Literacy Volunteers
of
Burlington County

Since 1982, Literacy Volunteers of Burlington County has trained volunteers to be tutors, matched them with adults who need to improve their English language skills, and provided resources and support to the matches

Tutoring is conducted in public venues such as libraries, LVBC office and social service agencies. Tutoring methods and materials are determined by the interests, needs and goals of each student. Some students may wish to improve skills so that they can help their school-age children; others want to secure better employment opportunities; people for whom English is a second language wish to learn to speak and write English. The increasing demand for ESOL services nationwide is also reflected in the growth of that population in our program.

Success is measured by personal achievements as well as by test scores. All students have initial interviews and assessments. Re-assessments are administered as needed, but at least after 50 hours of tutoring.

Funding comes from a variety of sources including corporations, grants, individual donors and special fundraising initiatives.

To provide free and confidential instruction and assistance by trained volunteers to adults with limited reading, writing and/or English-speaking skills, to help them achieve their personal literacy-related goals.

lvbc@burlcoliteracy.org