Literacy Volunteers of
Greater Augusta

12 Spruce Street, Suite 2
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: 626.3440

info@lva-augusta.org


Sponsors

United Way of Kennebec Valley

An Agency of the United Way
Kennebec County

 

 

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Programs


Basic Tutoring Program

Provide one-on-one tutoring to basic students, utilizing a learner-centered approach. A minimum of one hour per week is required for tutoring, in addition to preparation and travel time.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program

Provide one-on-one tutoring to students in the Augusta Adult Basic Education Program, utilizing class materials.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

Provide one-on-one tutoring to non-English speaking students. Currently this program is in conjunction with Augusta Adult Basic Education.

Library Links

Provide services, as agreed upon by the libraries and LVA, such as reading programs and discussion groups. Libraries will loan reading material to LVA for use by tutors/students.

You Can Help

Volunteer tutors are the foundation of  Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta. After completing the tutor training, volunteers tutors work with adults one-to-one, creating a very strong and unique learning partnership. Learn more about volunteering.

Outside Greater Augusta Area

ProLiteracy Worldwide provides volunteer tutors with the professional training and materials they need to teach basic literacy or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Training takes about 18 hours and tutors typically meet with their students for one and a half to two hours per week. Please remember though, that literacy organizations need all kinds of help, not just tutors. Make a difference....Be a literacy volunteer.

Find A Program

The link below shall redirect you to a page where you can find a volunteer program in your area.

ProLiteracy Worldwide

Volunteer Program Locator

America's Literacy Directory

Find Volunteer Opportunity