From Literacy Volunteers of Beaufort County

Literacy Volunteers of Beaufort County will offer a Tutor Training Class for prospective volunteers beginning the second week in January 2019. The day of the week and time will be selected by a consensus of those interested in pursuing the training program. There will be three sessions, plus online assignments that will include: information about the organization and adult learning; using the language experience approach; teaching sight words and word patterns; combining reading theory and the writing process, increasing comprehension, testing procedures, lesson planning; and review of available books and materials. The class will be instructed by Pat Lurvey using the Pro Literacy America training materials. If you would like to join this group, or would like more information, please call 252-974-1812 and pre-register. LVBC provides one-on-one free tutoring for legal adults in Beaufort County who need to improve their reading, writing, speaking and math skills. They can help with basic computer skills, the GED, CRC, ASVAB and other employability tests. Volunteers are also needed to help tutor detainees in the local jail. The sessions are always held in public places and the tutor/student pair usually meet for 90 minutes per week. The group is funded in part by the United Way and Beaufort County. Please pre-register so that enough materials will be available. You can help change someone’s life!