Enhance Community Literacy: Join South Suburban College's Volunteer Tutor Program

South Suburban College (SSC) in South Holland, IL, is inviting community members to join its Adult Volunteer Literacy (AVL) Tutoring Program. The program trains volunteers to help adults improve their basic literacy skills, focusing on phonetic reading and effective communication.

Volunteers will receive thorough training and earn certification as literacy tutors. Once certified, they will support adult learners at various locations, including public libraries and SSC campus libraries. The tutoring schedule is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of both tutors and learners.

The AVL Tutoring Program is part of SSC's commitment to adult education, which includes High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs. These programs are supported by a grant from the Illinois State Library, reflecting the state's effort to reduce adult illiteracy.

Training for new volunteers starts on June 4, 2024, at the SSC Oak Forest Campus. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays until June 20, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 12 hours.

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