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Ellen Osborne | Literacy Volunteers Seeks Volunteers

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Ellen Osborne | Literacy Volunteers Seeks Volunteers

Ellen Osborne Literacy Volunteers Executive Director chats with Les Sinclair about the organization’s need for tutors. Literacy Volunteers is seeking volunteer tutors to assist adults in learning how to read, write, or speak English. Many of our students are refugees and immigrants trying to become integrated members of our community. Our next New Tutor Training is on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 from 9:30am to 4:30pm at the Jefferson School City Center. Lunch will be provided by Harvest Moon Catering. If you’re interested in becoming a Literacy Volunteer or learning more, please call 434-977-3838. Literacy Volunteers is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Learn more at www.literacyforall.org.

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