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Created: Thursday, 02 January 2014 18:10

Did you know that the American Community Survey found that more than 14% of Illinois residents do not have high school diplomas? Did you know that 45% of our residents who speak a language other than English in their homes report that they speak English less than well, or that 19% of Illinois residents could benefit from adult literacy instruction?

Project READ, a volunteer adult literacy program, is looking for volunteer tutors in our area. If you enjoy reading or math or would like to help someone improve their English language skills, it can be incredibly rewarding to serve a community member requesting support in one of those areas.

Our tutoring requirement is that you have at least a high school diploma or GED certificate, be a minimum of 17 years of age, attend a stimulating and informative group training, and have a willingness to share the joy of learning with someone in need for an hour a week.

This project is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.

Please call 468-4153 for information about our Project READ tutor training schedule, and share the joy of literacy.

—Sheila Vaughn, Project READ Coordinator