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About Us
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
Our
Mission
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.
Program Description
Tutoring is conducted in
public venues such as libraries, schools 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.
Why
We're Successful
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We use highly
qualified, committed tutors who are trained and certified in
student-centered learning. |
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We
provide tutoring that is specifically geared to each student's
particular learning style. We set mutual goals that are realistic
and attainable. |
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We offer scheduling
that is flexible and accommodating for both the student and tutor. |
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We work with each
student to provide the training at a mutually agreeable location |
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In fiscal year 2008-2009, 161 volunteers
(tutors, trainers, staff, board, testers and committee persons) gave
7,440 volunteer hours.
We served 120 students. |
Glimpses of Success
Many of our students used a
library for the first time.
Others improved their
job skills and were promoted; some took tests for
certification in a specific area of their jobs; one
student obtained his airplane mechanic license; some
went on to training programs, leaving public
assistance; some became citizens.
Parents, who had not
previously been able to do so, read to their
children.
This not only creates a
wonderful bond but establishes modeled reading
behavior which children emulate.
It has been shown that
parents who cannot read often perpetuate an
intergenerational cycle of illiteracy.
LVBC has created a CIVICS
WORKSHOP as a guide to tutors.
This workshop presentation has also been made
available to other Literacy Volunteer agencies in
New Jersey.
In April 2009, “Dinner With
an Author” was a very successful event, honoring
LVBC founders, students and a number of local
authors.
Vince Papale was guest
speaker.
For more information about
LVBC, how to volunteer, how to provide financial or
in-kind support, please call the Literacy Line at
609-877-5566.
FAX:
609-871-4814 or
e-mail us at:
lvbc@burlcoliteracy.org
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Donations
to Literacy Volunteers of Burlington County, Inc.
qualify as tax-deductible charitable contributions
to a non-profit organization under IRS tax code
501(c)(3). |
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