MCC to train literacy volunteers for free

Submitted by McHenry County College

As the fall semester gets under way so do the opportunities at McHenry County College. The Adult Volunteer Literacy program is offering free training to anyone interested in becoming a literacy volunteer. Those interested in finding out more about becoming a literacy volunteer may come to any Volunteer Literacy Tutor Orientation session scheduled this fall.

These Volunteer Literacy Tutor Orientation sessions are available: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Room A370; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Room A372; 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Room A370; and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in Room A372.

Volunteers teach reading, math or English as a Second Language to Adult Education students at McHenry County College or at local libraries.

A literacy volunteer tutor does not have to speak a second language to teach in the adult education literacy program. The free basic training provides the information and skills needed to work with literacy students. Flexible work schedules are provided to meet people’s busy calendars, including those who are retired or working full time.

Call Marie Day at (815) 455-8542 for more information. This project was made possible in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the office of secretary of state, using state funds designated for literacy.