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Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury will be hosting orientation sessions for adults interested in learning about volunteer opportunities teaching local adults to read, write, speak, and understand English. Sessions will be offered in Middlebury, Oakville, Woodbury and Naugatuck. Individuals who are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent are invited to attend one of the following sessions to learn more:
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Oakville Branch Library, 55 Davis St., Oakville
Thursday, Jan. 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St. S., Woodbury
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 – 11 a.m., ION Foundation Community Room 270 Church St., Naugatuck
Individuals who make the commitment to be tutors will be provided with training and support, will tutor a minimum of 1.5 hours per week for one year, and will be supported through mentoring, instructional materials, and continuing education opportunities. No formal teaching experience is necessary.
Other qualifications necessary to be a Literacy Volunteer are strong oral and written English skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and an email address. LVGW serves the communities of Beacon Falls, Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oakville, Watertown, Oxford, Plymouth, Terryville, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Wolcott, and Woodbury.
To register or for more information, contact Program Director Vanessa Vowe at 203-754-1164 or Vvowe@waterburyct.org.
