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Oakland HEROES -- Helpers Engaged in Reaching Oakland's Excelling Schools

Trainings

Volunteers listen to HEROES staff at an orientation session. Attend a HEROES General Orientation OR a Jewish Coalition for Literacy Orientation. These are trainings designed for volunteers that are planning to work in the classroom. It is not required for volunteers that are going to assist in other areas. Contact HEROES to sign up for a training, or if you have any questions.

Parents of current Oakland Unified School District students are exempted from this requirement but encouraged to attend.


HEROES General Orientation

This orientation session is designed for volunteers intending to work as classroom helpers or personal tutors. Covers all age ranges. Please contact us regarding the HEROES Readers Project trainings.
Location
Sylvan Learning Center
1345 Grand Ave.
Piedmont, CA 94610
Ph: 510.428.4000
Schedule
  • Tuesday, February 26th. 12pm-1:30pm
  • Call HEROES to sign up.

Jewish Coalition for Literacy Trainings

JCL Trainings are specifically for volunteers planning to work as a literacy tutor for younger children, grades K - 3. For more information please contact HEROES or JCL directly.
Location
Jewish Coalition for Literacy
300 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
Ph: 510.839.2900
Schedule
  • Tuesday, October 9. 6:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, October 14. 10:00am-12:30pm
  • Wednesday, October 17. 6:00-8:30pm