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Second Start Volunteer Tutor Application

Second Start Volunteer Application

Apply to volunteer with OPL’s Second Start Adult Literacy and Learning Program. Volunteers must commit to at least six months and attend tutor training.

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Applicant Information

Name*
Are you 18 years of age or older? (If you are not yet 18, please use the Teen Volunteer form at www.OaklandLibrary.org/TeenVolunteers)*
Address*
Your email address

About You

Please tell us a little about yourself and why you want to be a volunteer tutor.
Please enter any languages (other than English) that you speak, along with level of fluency.
(Please note that teaching experience is not required.)
Must take place during the library's open hours: oaklandlibrary.org/locations List the days and times when you will be available to volunteer. Please note that some branches are open on evenings and weekends.
At which locations are you available to volunteer?*
Please select all that apply.
Please provide the full name, email address, phone number, and location (city & state) of a person who can serve as a reference for you.
Please provide the full name, email address, phone number, and location (city & state) of a person who can serve as a reference for you.

Volunteer Agreement

Second Start Tutor Commitment*
I understand that this is a minimum 6-month commitment and that I will be required to attend a tutor training. If I am placed with a 1-on-1 learner I will be required to submit monthly reports and complete check-ins with Second Start staff every 6 months.
Liability Waiver & Confidentiality Statement*
I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Oakland, its employees, volunteers or agents from any and all claims or causes of action that may arise out of performance of my assigned duties as a volunteer. I waive any right of action I have against the City of Oakland in consideration of my participation as a volunteer for the City and the Oakland Public Library. I understand that in my capacity as a City of Oakland volunteer, I may come into contact with confidential information. I agree to protect this information to the best of my abilities as a volunteer and not to divulge it during or after my service as a volunteer has ended.
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