Literacy
Volunteers in Redlands
A Diverse Group With One Goal ◯ To
Change Lives
Redlands
Daily Facts: 11.09.2019 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coord: AK Smiley Library
The
Redlands community is known for its commitment to serving others to ensure that
everyone has the chance to be employed and educated. Without its volunteers,
the Redlands Adult Literacy Program
would not be able to meet its goal of helping adults who want to improve their
reading and writing skills.
Many
people are amazed to learn that approximately one in five adults in the United
States has difficulties with literacy. The Redlands Adult Literacy Program
currently serves over 100 learners who have requested literacy assistance.
Volunteer
tutors learn that adults seek help with their literacy because they want to get
a new or better job, help their children with their homework or further their
own education. Literacy volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds: some
tutors are retired while others are still employed, some volunteers have an
educator’s background, but others have worked in business, the military, or
local government. What successful adult literacy tutors have in common is that
they have a passion and ability to read, write and speak English, are sensitive
to the needs of adult learners, and are willing to assist adult learners in
meeting their literacy goals. READ
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Next
Tutor Orientation
Jan.
28, 2020 ◯ 6 PM
(909)
798.7565, ext. 4138
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