We teach adults to read.
We provide free ,
confidential, one-on-one tutoring in reading,
writing, and speaking English.
Adult Literacy:
About 42% of adults in Maine are functioning at the lowest levels of
literacy.
Calendar:
Next Board Meeting: May 14
Tutor Training: May 11, 13, 18, 20
Tutor Workshop: June 2
Annual Meeting: June 11
News:
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Support Us:
See how you can help us. We have
several creative giving
opportunities.
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One
in seven adults in the Greater Waterville
area cannot read this sentence.
With
your help, we can teach
them how.
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true. One in seven adults cannot read a newspaper, an employment application, or a bedtime story. There is no single reason, no one cause on which to place blame. The adult non-reader has many attributes, but does need help to take the first step toward reaching his or her potential. |
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Literacy Volunteers provides that help.
About Literacy
Volunteers . . .
The
Waterville Area Affiliate of
Literacy Volunteers is the only local non-profit provider of
free,
confidential, one-on-one reading instruction for adult learners in our
area. We
believe the ability to
communicate
effectively by reading, writing, speaking, and listening
is critical
for making good personal choices. Increased literacy skills help
our adult
learners to build stronger
families, be more productive in
the workplace, and participate more fully in their neighborhoods and
communities.
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Learn to read better
. . .
We provide free,
confidential,
one-on-one tutoring to individuals who would like to learn
to read,
write, and speak English or improve these skills.
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Teach someone to read better . . .
Literacy
Volunteers tutors
are trained to
provide student-centered tutoring services. Each tutor works with his
or her learner to identify both short and long term goals and creates
individualized lesson plans that focus on meeting those goals. Students
and tutors use real-life materials, such as newspapers, job
applications, recipes, and voting ballots,
in their lessons.
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Serving Northern Kennebec and Southern Somerset counties.