Placer Adult Literacy Services (PALS)

PALS provides adults with the tools to change their lives by giving them the reading, writing, and basic math skills needed to earn a living, stay healthy and improve our community. 

Current need is for Volunteer Placer County Tutors in the Rocklin and Granite Bay Libraries.

To get help with your reading, or to volunteer, contact us for more information.

ESL Classes and Conversation Clubs


ESL Classes:

Auburn Library: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Rocklin Library: Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.


Conversation Club:

Rocklin Library: Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Granite Bay Library: Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Change Lives: Volunteer as a Literacy Tutor

  1. English Language Tutor Job Description (PDF)
  2. Jail GED Tutor Job Description (PDF)
  3. Jail Tutor Job Description (PDF)
  4. Literacy Tutor Job Description (PDF)

Tutor Documents

  1. KWLN Chart (PDF)
  2. Learning Styles Inventory (PDF)
  3. Reading Fluency Practice (PDF)
  4. Roles and Goals (PDF)
"Your life becomes almost like a minefield- not being able to read or write in a literate world."