Volunteers

"Sometimes life seems overwhelming, but every week I meet someone who isn't able to read, has no job and has a desire to change. In the three years I have volunteered with LVT, I have made a change in our community, our world, one person at a time. It is possible." -Donna, LVT tutor

Literacy Connects volunteers are the hub-spokes from which a broad spectrum of literacy programs enable us all to live richer, fuller lives.

In 2010, volunteers with our programs served the community in a variety of dynamic ways including:

• Over 120 medical providers volunteered their time and expertise to offer and support early literacy coaching to over 34,000 families with children from birth through age five
• 1,000 volunteer coaches provided one-on-one literacy coaching to 2,500 children in nine school districts and 100 elementary schools; more than 29,000 volunteer hours were donated
• Over 300 tutors assisted 1,904 adults to learn to read, write and speak English
• Over 200 volunteers supported the programs through administrative support and assistance in public outreach efforts.
• 35 organizations and businesses volunteered their time through coalition work to leverage resources for, strengthen advocacy and raise awareness of the importance for 100% literacy throughout Southern Arizona.

For volunteer opportunities with Literacy Connects and throughout the community with literacy organizations, click here.