SPRINGFIELD LITERACY VOLUNTEERS TRAINING

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More than 40 million adults in the United States are functionally illiterate. They cannot read a newspaper, fill out a job application, or share a story with their children at bedtime. More importantly, these adults cannot read street signs or even the directions for medications that they give to their children. The Springfield Literacy Volunteers, primarily funded by a grant from the United Way and sponsored by Springfield City Library, offers individualized instruction in English as a second language or basic literacy to support adults in our community so they can achieve their goals as parents, workers, and community members. We need your help to bring about positive changes in here in Springfield.

Our next training for literacy volunteers begins at 6 p.m. on February 4 at the Pine Point Branch Library, 204 Boston Road in Springfield. Training runs from 6-9 p.m. on February 4, 6, 11, 16, 25, and 27. Note: training on February 16 will be from 9 am - 12 pm.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, able to read/speak English fluently, be dependable and optimistic, commit to two hours per week for six months, pass a CORI background check, and complete the required training.

For more information, contact Raeshaun Holmes, Coordinator at Read/Write/Now at 413-263-6839 or by email at rholmes@springfieldlibrary.org.

Volunteer application.

Basic Requirements for Literacy Volunteers:
-At least 18 years of age
-Able to Read/speak English fluently
-Be Dependable and optimistic
-Commit to 2 hours per week for six months
-Complete required training
-Pass CORI background check

About Us
RWN's mission and history. Information about the program, funding, and how to volunteer.

Publications
Learner written books and end of year collections of writing.

Springfield Adult Basic Education Directory
A directory of educational resources for adults and out-of-school youth for Basic Literacy, Pre-GED, GED, English as a Second Language, Transition to College, MCAS help for out-of-school youth, & Family Literacy.

Special Projects
RWN has special learning activities for many people. Past and present projects have included: Family Literacy Activities, Action Research, a Health Team, and Violence Projects.

Watch the video, "Learning is Power," created by RWN students in the Spring of 2006.