Volunteers/Tutors
Recent Newsletter Articles
Program Allies: A Case for ABE Volunteers
Even beyond the impact that they have on classroom instruction, volunteers function as ABE program allies in the larger community, bringing in resources for programs, advocating for learning centers, and sharing positive stories about the learners. Read More
Volunteer Recruitment Video Launched
The Volunteer Engagement Committee of Literacy Action Network (LAN), in collaboration with St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN), recently developed a volunteer recruitment video, highlighting diverse volunteers in ABE. This video is housed on the Volunteer Engagement Committee’s page of LAN’s website. Read More
Volunteer Contributions to “Minnesota’s ABE Miracle”
More than 3,100 volunteers worked with ABE learners last year. Read on for more stats and to learn about emerging trends in Minnesota's volunteer sector. Read More
Free Online Professional Development Courses
Access the Minnesota Literacy Council's FREE online courses for ABE teachers and staff! The courses are self-paced, allowing participants to go through them from beginning to end, or to pick and choose the modules in each course that are the most pertinent to their professional development needs. Read More
Prepare your Volunteers to Make a Difference
Provide your volunteers with the training that they need to help make a difference in your ABE program. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota ABE Volunteer Training Standards
Did you know that state law dictates training requirements for volunteers working in Minnesota ABE programs? Here are some frequently asked questions (and moderately clever responses) to help you understand the standards more clearly. Read More
7 Ways a Volunteer Coordinator is Indispensable
Volunteers are recognized across Minnesota for their important contributions to the success of adult learners. However, their contributions would not be possible without dedicated ABE staff who coordinate and support volunteers. Read More
How to Be in Two Places at Once
A helpful way to think of tasks for a classroom volunteer is to start with saying, “If I had more time, I’d really like to…” Here are few ways that some ABE teachers have worked with volunteers to help them “be in two places at once.” Read More
The Power of Volunteers to Solve Classroom Challenges
Could volunteers help you solve some of your classroom challenges? Ask yourself, “What’s not working as smoothly as I’d like it to?” “How could I serve my students better?” What would I like to be able to do that I am not currently doing?” After identifying your challenges, consider how volunteers could be part of the solution. Read More