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Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury will host orientations this month for adults interested in volunteer tutoring opportunities to help local adults with basic literacy, English language skills, and preparation for the U.S. citizenship test. The need for tutors is great; there are currently 30 adult learners waiting for tutors. Interested individuals are invited to attend one of the following volunteer orientation sessions:
- Tuesday, Sept. 5, 6-7:30 p.m., Prospect Public Library, 17 Center St., Prospect
- Wednesday, Sept. 6, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Road, Middlebury
- Thursday, Sept. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Depot Square Mall, Suite 213, 51 Depot Square, Watertown
- Saturday, Sept. 9, 10-11:30 a.m., Ion Foundation Community Room, 270 Church St., Naugatuck
- Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Silas Bronson Library, Auditorium, 267 Grand St., Waterbury
- Thursday, Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury
Since 1974, LVGW has offered free tutoring to adults in need of basic literacy and English language skills. The organization serves Beacon Falls, Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oakville, Watertown, Oxford, Plymouth, Terryville, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Wolcott, and Woodbury. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent and an email address. No teaching experience or fluency in another language are necessary. Tutor training for the fall session will begin the week of Sept. 24; the complete schedule will be available at the orientation. The training program is funded by the Liberty Bank Foundation.
To register for one of the orientation sessions, email Vanessa Vowe at vvowe@waterburyct.org or call 203-754-1164.
