Help an adult improve their English, and their life

The Literacy Connection needs more volunteer tutors.

Can you give just 1-2 hours per week to help someone achieve their literacy goals? You will impact your life and someone else's life in a profoundly positive way.

Imagine if you or a loved one struggled with literacy or communicating in English. Wouldn't it be wonderful to know that there are tutors out there who can and want to help?

Last year, tutors helped 224 adults achieve goals that included getting a better job, helping their children with their homework, and becoming U.S. citizens.

The next Literacy Connection Tutor Training takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Thursday, Oct. 15, Monday, Oct. 19 and Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin. There is a $25 fee for the book and materials.

If you can't make it to the training this month, training workshops will also be held in November at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

For schedules and more information, visit www.elginliteracy.org.

Registration is recommended for those interested in attending. Call The Literacy Connection at (847) 742-6565 or email info@elginliteracy.org.

The Literacy Connection serves 16 northwest suburban Chicago communities including Algonquin, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Cary, Elgin, South Elgin, East Dundee, West Dundee, Gilberts, Hanover Park, Hampshire, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Streamwood, and Schaumburg. The agency provides customized one-on-one adult tutoring, English conversation groups, and family literacy programs.