The Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE) program matches volunteer tutors with adults who need help with reading, math, spelling and writing and assists persons in developing their literacy skills up to the 9th grade academic skill level.

Qualifications
You must either live in or work in Illinois
Be at least 16 years of age
Read at a 9th grade reading level or below

Cost
There is no cost for qualified students.

Quotes from students
“I was able to get my Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).”
“I can read to my grandchildren.”
“I was able to pass a test at work so I could be promoted.”
“I no longer have to hide the fact that I can’t read.”
‘I’m more confident in everything I do.”

Call 309-797-7138 for more information or the Literacy Hotline at 309-755-9801 to become a tutor or to be placed with a tutor. (Link to Volunteer Opportunities).

“This project was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy.”

It is being implemented by the dedicated services of Volunteers and Staff members from various collaboratives, the University of Illinois, the Moline East Moline, and Kewanee Public Library Systems,
and the Literacy and Adult Education Offices of Black Hawk College.
 

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How Can I Volunteer?
Volunteers are needed to help adults needing assistance in achieving functional skills in reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic or English as a Second Language. The Literacy is For Everyone Program (LIFE) was created to provide a second chance to adults who have not yet attained their desired or needed literacy level.

Quotes From Tutors:
“I feel needed and useful”
“I am retired now and I feel tutoring is very rewarding.”
“I enjoy teaching others.”
“I have been able to change lives, not only for my student, but his entire family.”

Training
LIFE provides training sessions and then matches tutors with students based upon available times, tutoring site locations, and learning/teaching styles.

Sites
Over 100 sites including libraries, churches, and community centers, have been established in the various communities within Black Hawk College’s Service area.

Contact
To become a volunteer tutor please call 309-797-7138.