Community Literacy Lab
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta is pleased to now be joining forces with thee local agencies to provide literacy services:
- The Augusta Food Bank
- The Capitol Clubhouse
- The Augusta Warming Shelter
We areexcited to be operating these three Community Literacy Labs in Augusta. Board member, Bob McIntire, brought this concept to us after attending an adult education conference in Chicago last fall. There he learned about a program run by a literacy organization in Indianapolis called Indy Reads which has been very well received by both tutors and learners.
In this model, LV-Augusta enters into a formal agreement with specific sites to provide a Reading Coach at scheduled times to assist clients and potential students with literacy support. The Reading Coach offers free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring services on an as-needed basis. The Community Literacy Lab concept not only provides LV-Augusta with a better presence in the community, but also offers a greater opportunity to reach students as well as offering more opportunities for tutors who want to be involved but who cannot commit to a regular tutoring schedule.
If you are interested in more information about our Community Literacy Lab program, or would like to volunteer at one of our sites, please call Jenny at 626-3440.