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Can you read this? Not everyone can! Change a life today, give the gift of Literacy.
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Not everyone can read this.
Approximately 11 percent of Dutchess County’s residents lack basic literacy skills and 15 percent speak a language other than English at home. These adults cannot read a job application, write an email or speak with their child’s teacher. Lack of basic literacy or English language skills limits access to services, employment, citizenship and engaging in society.
But we can change this with your help. When people learn to read, they become positive contributing members of the community and their children are more likely to succeed in school.
Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley, Inc. is the only organization in Dutchess County serving basic literacy adults who cannot function in a typical classroom as well as ESL students. We recruit, train and support volunteers to tutor adults, either one-to-one or in small groups. Literacy tutors provide individualized and no-cost student-centered learning. They help students achieve personal goals, become citizens, learn English, get a job or simply read for pleasure.
ESL volunteer tutors are needed to tutor our growing immigrant community of adults one-to-one or in small groups. Online training is provided free of charge and can fit most schedules. No prior teaching experience is required, just a love of reading.
Reading tutors are needed to tutor Americans and Immigrants alike with personal and professional goals.
Join our Volunteer Tutor Team today and help adults in our community learn to read, write and reach their potential.
You will be changing a life - including your own.
Call 845-452-8670 or visit www.literacyconnections.org
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About Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley
Location:
504 Haight Avenue, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Connections is dedicated to developing and offering programs and services to support a literate society. We recruit and train volunteers to provide no-cost student-centered tutoring primarily for adults, and we offer programs and services for children and families that promote independence and enrichment through literacy.
Description
Literacy Connections envisions a society in which all people can read, write, and reach their potential.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
504 Haight AvenuePoughkeepsiePoughkeepsie, NY 12603
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 hours per week for a 3 month, 6 month or 1 year period.
- Patience, humor, empathy and understanding the critical role Literacy has in our society so that we can directly and tangibly change the lives of others.