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19 people are interested
Help someone increase their potential by increasing their literacy skills. Be a Literacy Volunteer.
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec (LVK)
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19 people are interested
Some Mainers face significant barriers to work, independence and self-sufficiency due to their lack of good reading and writing skills.
In today’s economy, education is critical to economic stability and individual opportunity. Literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills are the foundation to adult success.
You can make a difference - become a Tutor or Board member or help out at a Family Literacy event.
Currently in-person tutoring is on hold, however we will need tutors once we are back up to full capacity. We have scheduled our June tutor training into an on-line format over two evenings, June 16 & 18. Many people found themselves out of a job during the health crisis and our hope is to be able to help Maine people improve job skills so they have more opportunities when the economy is impacted in this way. We also need to explore more methods to reach individuals who have limited access to technology. YOU CAN HELP
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About Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec (LVK)
Location:
12 Spruce Street, Suite 4, Augusta, ME 04330, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec (LVK) is to improve reading, writing and related literacy skills of adults so each individual may reach their potential, and to promote and advocate for literacy. LVK also promotes intergenerational literacy with a focus on family literacy to enhance children and adults’ educational success and expand opportunities for families to promote lifelong learning and break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty.
Description
Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec provides free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring services for area adults who struggle with literacy issues and for adults for whom English is not their first language. We provide training in effective strategies and techniques for working with adult learners. LVK is an affiliate of ProLiteracy and receives partial funding through the Kennebec Valley United Way. LVK specifically supports traditionally underserved populations to ensure they have the literacy, technology, and communication skills needed to be self-sufficient.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12 Spruce StreetSuite 4Augusta, ME 04330
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Financial Literacy
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Basic Computer Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week for one year.
- Enjoy working with people. High School diploma/GED/HiSET Organized, flexible, reliable, compassionate, caring