Adult Education

10 Ways You Can Support Literacy!

1. BE A LIFETIME LEARNER.  The demands of our workplaces and our world are changing every day.  Stay current on your skills.
2. ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO BE LIFELONG LEARNERS.  Support your friends, family members, and neighbors who are improving skills-whether it is reading and writing or getting a diploma or a GED, or taking computer classes.
3. READ WITH YOUR CHILD.  Studies show that you as parents are the most important teachers of your children.  Children learn the importance of reading from those closest to them.
4. VOLUNTEER TO TUTOR.   Many literacy programs are small and depend on the involvement of local community members, like you.  We are glad to provide training to potential volunteers.
5. VOLUNTEER TO SUPPORT AN EDUCATION PROGRAM IN OTHER WAYS.  Many literacy programs do not have the funds to pay for support staff and welcome volunteers to provide office support.
6. SUPPORT FRIENDS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN A LITERACY PROGRAM.  If people you know want to participate in a literacy program, offer to take care of their children while they attend class or drive learners to and from programs.
7. DONATE EQUIPMENT OR OTHER MATERIAL.  If your office is getting a new copier, fax machine, or computer, consider donating the old equipment to a literacy program in your community.
8. DONATE MONEY.  All literacy programs combined serve fewer than 10 percent of the people with literacy needs. More money allows more people to get the help they need.
9. START A LITERACY PROGRAM IN YOUR OFFICE.  Make sure your office provides training to employees and that courses are presented as a positive opportunity to improve skills.
10. STRENGTHEN THE LINKS BETWEEN LITERACY PROGRAMS AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS.  If you volunteer at another program in your community, make sure employers are aware of literacy programs and how to use them.