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Volunteers are Needed
Wisconsin Literacy’s member agencies are in need of dedicated volunteers committed to strengthening Wisconsin's workforce, families and communities through literacy.
Volunteers are needed as:
What Tutors Say
One day, my student came to class walking three feet off the floor. She had read an entire book - the first one she had read in her 40-year life! As she cried tears of joy, I cried with her.- Betty Russell
My student spoke at a graduation ceremony at the local office. He explained how much the experience meant to him and encouraged other students not to quit. And the student wrote on his GED essay exam, "Even if you can't read, you're not dumb."- Tutor
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Tutors and Small Group Instructors
Tutors and small group instructors are trained to teach adults through individual tutoring or small group methods. Generally, all that is required is a willingness to learn and a commitment of 2-4 hours per week. Volunteers can choose to work with- Basic students:
- are native-born adults functioning below a high school level in reading, writing or math.
- ELL students:
- are English Language Learners — immigrants and refugees learning English for the first time.
Administrative Volunteers
Administrative volunteers provide a wide range of office support functions. Among many other positions, they serve as:- Evening Office Managers
- helping tutors and students find the resources they need as they arrive for their lessons.
- Data Collection Managers
- helping programs report student achievements to various stakeholders.
- Grant Writers
- helping programs raise funds to stay in business.
- Website Managers
- helping programs inform the public about the services they provide.
- Bookkeepers
- helping programs track revenue and expenditures.
Get Started!
To volunteer, contact a program near you.
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