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Volunteer
Readers age 18 or over who have the desire to tutor another adult one or two hours a week - or even a few hours a month - can make a huge difference as a volunteer adult literacy tutor or as a volunteer in other capacities for his or her local literacy council.
Volunteer tutors are trained to work one-on-one with adults who are reading below a fifth- to eighth-grade reading level. They and their students can meet at the local council or anywhere in the community at any time of day.
In training, volunteers learn how to work with adults who need to read better and / or learn English as a Second Language (ESL). If you want to become an ESL tutor, you only need to know the English langauge and have a desire to help the student.
Donate
Support from individuals is crucial to literacy in Arkansas. In addition to the volunteers needed for tutoring, there are monetary needs to purchase books/workbooks for tutors and students; computers and software for student learning, assessment and data reporting; rent/utilities for council offices; internet/e-mail/phone services; volunteer tutor training; and staff/volunteer inservice training. We have a number of options for our donors. If you would like to discuss any of these in more detail, please contact us by any of the methods to the left.
Cash or Check
The Literacy Council of Independence County always accepts direct donations, which can be delivered or mailed to our office at:
Literacy Council of Independence County, Inc.
Attn: Treasurer
45 Thunderbird Dr.
Batesville, AR 72501
Bequests and Memorials
The Literacy Council of Independence County is grateful for the generosity of past volunteers and donors who have supported adult literacy through their estates. We also appreciate the families who have asked that memorials be made to LCIC.
LCIC can assist you in planning by providing any necessary 501(c)(3) or other financial or program information. Please write to us at chuck_jones72802@yahoo.com or call us at 870.793.5912.
Savings or Checking Account Direct Deposit
Your donations can be deducted automatically from your checking or savings account at your convenience. Please write to us at chuck_jones72802@yahoo.com or call us at 870.793.5912.
In-Kind Products or Services
Supplies and equipment that would help LCIC and other literacy programs are always appreciated. If you have a specific donation in mind, please let us know about the possibilities.
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