Volunteers/Tutors
Recent Newsletter Articles
Overcoming Tech Barriers in Volunteer Training: A Creative Solution
Are technology requirements creating obstacles for some volunteers in your program? Valerie Britt, Volunteer Coordinator at Hawthorne Education Center in Rochester, found a solution: group asynchronous training! Read More
Community of Practice for Volunteers Leading Classes
Literacy Minnesota’s volunteer training department is engaging volunteers in a new, deeper, longitudinal training experience by holding a community of practice (CoP) for volunteers who are leading classes. Apply by FRI. OCT. 25! Read More
Volunteer Training Options: Categories and Formats to Fit Your Needs
Literacy Minnesota offers several options to help volunteers in your program complete training. webinars, Training is offered in several formats, including Canvas courses, videos, in-person training, and more! Read More
Request Training for Volunteers in Your Program
Did you know that Literacy Minnesota offers by-request training that can be catered to the topic, format and schedule of your volunteers? It’s true! This can be a great way to check off that ongoing 2-hour annual training requirement in one fell swoop and build community among the volunteers in your program. Read More
Register for the 2023 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC)!
It’s time to register for the 2023 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC), scheduled for Friday, December 8. There will be 12 engaging concurrent sessions and a presentation of the Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement. Read More
2023 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC)
Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Outreach and Training Department is now seeking proposals for the 2023 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC). We strongly encourage both novice and experienced presenters to submit a proposal. The field needs your voice and ideas! Read More
Volunteer Training Options Offered by Literacy Minnesota –Test Your Knowledge!
How well do you know the volunteer training offerings from Literacy Minnesota? Read on to test your knowledge, and find out more about our volunteer resources! Read More
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Volunteer Management Conference
Join us for the 2022 Volunteer Management Conference! This yearly event is hosted by Literacy Minnesota and is designed for coordinators, teachers, managers and other program staff. The conference focuses not only on getting started with volunteers, but also how to support them during their time in the program. Read More
New On-Demand Equity Training for Volunteers
Literacy Minnesota just made available three more targeted trainings in video format, led by outside facilitators who are experts in their topics. These video sessions fulfill the targeted training requirements of Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundation Training Certificates, and they also count toward our Equity and Cultural Awareness in Education Certificate. Read More
Summer Training Options for Busy Volunteers
Good news! Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Training Department is in session this summer with great options to help volunteers get training. Read More