Become a Literacy Coach with the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT)!
- Are you passionate about literacy and making a positive impact in your community? Look no further! Our volunteer literacy coaches are the core of our organisation.
About our students
- Our students range in age from 14 to 65 and come from all walks of life.
- They may be learning the alphabet, building confidence with everyday reading and writing, or preparing to write essays—most are somewhere in between.
- What they all have in common is a desire to learn the skills they need for everyday life.
- You’ll be matched with a student based on your preferences.
- Your enthusiasm, patience, and commitment are what matter most.
What You'll Do As a Literacy Coach
- Work one-to-one with a student using video-conferencing.
- Teach the basics of reading and writing in a supportive, encouraging way.
- Coach three times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes per session.
- Allow time for planning and preparing each session (approximately 1.5 hours per week).
- Attend one professional development webinar each term.
- Meet with your coordinator once a term to discuss your student’s goals and progress.
- All training is self-access, online, and free.
What We're Looking For
- Friendly, patient volunteers who love helping others and enjoy problem-solving.
- No teaching experience is needed—we provide full training and ongoing support.
- You’ll need moderate tech skills and confidence using video calls and messaging tools (Slack) to communicate and access our resource library.
- Tech support is available if needed—using our systems is essential to the role.
