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For Immediate Release – December 12, 2011

Contact: Denise Weinberg (856) 772-1636 X 3331

[Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is seeking volunteer tutors and is offering free training starting Wednesday, Jan.18, 2012.]

VOORHEES, NJ – Dec. 12, 2011 -- You, too, can make a difference in the life of an adult who wants to learn to speak English or improve his reading and math skills. 

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County is seeking volunteer tutors to teach ESL and other functional literacy skills.  No experience is necessary, just the willingness to reach out and help a motivated learner.  Tutors must be at least 18 years of age. 

The free Winter Tutor Training Workshops will be held at the Camden County Library in Voorhees on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 18, 2012 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.  Call Literacy Volunteers of Camden County at 772-1636 X 3331 for more information or sign up online at http://lva.camden.lib.nj.us .

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ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

 

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Literacy Volunteers of Camden County Celebrates its Tutors and Students

Contact: Denise Weinberg, Director LV/Camden County, 856-772-1636 ext. 3331 dweinberg@camdencountylibrary.org

Annual Recognition Day Planned

WHAT: Literacy Volunteers of Camden County will applaud the work of its volunteer tutors and the accomplishments of its adult students at its annual Recognition Day.

WHO: LVCC volunteer tutors and ESL and Basic Literacy students with sixty people and New Jersey State Senator James Beach expected to attend

WHEN: Saturday, May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

WHERE: M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library of the Camden County Library System, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043, 3rd Floor, Room A

HIGHLIGHTS:

• At this meeting students will tell their inspiring stories of how literacy instruction has made a difference in their lives.
• In celebration of their accomplishments, students will receive new dictionaries from the Cherry Hill Rotary Club and hand-crafted bookmarks from the Creative Needlework Guild.     
• In recognition of their hours of service, volunteer tutors will receive certificates.
• Three “Community Heroes” will receive plaques for their support of LVCC.
• State Senator James Beach is expected to attend and congratulate all participants. 

ABOUT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CAMDEN COUNTY:

LVCC provides free one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, math and English for Speakers of Other Languages to Camden County adults at the lowest levels of literacy.  Many Camden County residents lack functional English literacy skills and this impedes their ability to acquire productive employment, assist their children in schoolwork and become active community members.  Literacy Volunteers of Camden County addresses this problem by training local volunteers to instruct these adults using a flexible, learner-centered approach.  This year LVCC has over 160 volunteer tutors working with 200 students.

Congratulations to LVA-Camden County--Affiliate of the year!

The Literacy Volunteers of America-Camden County is the Affiliate of the year and has been awarded the Alice M. Leppert Award for Affiliate Achievement. The award is presented annually to an LVA affiliate that has demonstrated excellence in creating a new program, special project, or other outstanding accomplishment during the past year. LVA-Camden County was selected for the award due to its highly successful partnership with the Camden County Resource Center, part of the Camden County One Stop System. To date, this is the only program of its kind in the State of New Jersey. The staff will be recognized and presented with an award at the Literacy Volunteers Annual State Conference on May 5th. Congratulations to all of the Literacy staff, their board, and tutors who make our County's LVA program the best in New Jersey.