Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley puts out call for 30 tutor volunteers

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 9-18, at the St. Charles Public Library.

The program needs 30 volunteers to help the 30 adults who are waiting to learn.

The training workshops will be 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the library, 1 S. Sixth Ave.

The nonprofit organization helps adults communicate in English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one.

Once you are trained, you will meet with your learner for one hour each week at a time and public location that is convenient.

Volunteers do not need a teaching background or a second language to be effective.

The workshop provides material and instruction so anyone can help.

Learners say that the best volunteers are patient, listen, and give practical information. The program coordinator provides ongoing support.

For more information about the workshop, visit www.lvfv.org/become-a-tutor or call/text (630) 584-4428.

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley serves adult students who live or work in St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva, Elburn, Campton Hills, LaFox, Lily Lake, Wasco and Wayne.

Its mission is to help individuals in the region acquire the literacy skills that they need to function more effectively in contemporary U.S. society. They want to equip and empower individuals who are otherwise unable to participate fully in the community.

Through trained volunteers, staff and the generosity of many supporters, Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley offers one-to-one tutoring focusing on reading, writing, speaking and understanding in English.