Volunteer Training
Summer - Fall 2010Training Schedule for New Volunteers
Below is a list of volunteer tutor training workshops. To sign up for any of these trainings, please use our interactive volunteer interest form (pdf). Once it is completed, just print it out and mail it to: GPLC, 100 Sheridan Sq., 4th Fl., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
If you have any questions or would like more detailed information about our literacy programs, please call
When you become a volunteer tutor, GPLC prefers that you make at least a 6-month commitment so that student progress is not interrupted.
Registrations must be received in GPLC's main office at least one week prior to the training. Late registrations will be accepted if space is available.
Please Note: The workshop sessions must be completed in sequential order. It is preferable to complete all 12 hours in one location. If you cannot attend all the sessions at one particular location, you may, with the permission of the training coordinator, begin at one location and finish at a later one, as long as you attend the sessions in sequential order.
Basic Literacy Workshops
Preparation for tutoring a native-born adult in reading and writing.
Northwest Basic Workshop
Sewickley Public Library
M/W/M/W: August 2, 4, 9 & 11
1:00 to 4:00 PM
East End Basic Workshop
GPLC Main Office
Saturdays: September 11 & 18
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Green Tree Basic Workshop
Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church
M/W/M/W: November 8, 10, 15 & 17
6:00 to 9:00 PM
East Suburbs Basic Workshops
Monroeville Public Library
Saturdays: December 4 & 11 Please note the date & time change.
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
English as a Second Language Workshops
Preparation for tutoring foreign-born adults in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
East End ESL Workshop
GPLC Main Office
M/W/M/W: August 23, 25, 30 & September 1
6:00 to 9:00 PM
South Pittsburgh ESL Workshop
Brentwood Public Library
Saturdays: September 25 & October 2
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
North Hills ESL Workshop
Northgate Church
T/Th/T/Th: October 12, 14, 19 & 21
6:00 to 9:00 PM
South Hills ESL Workshop
Upper St. Clair Library
Saturdays: October 16 & 23
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
East End ESL Workshop
GPLC Main Office
Saturdays: November 13 & 20
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
If you or your company wants to sponsor a tutor training, please contact Maria Polinsky.
