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8 Things you can do to Support Literacy
Life long learning
The demands of our workplaces and our world are changing every day. Brush up on your skills. Support your friends, family members, and neighbours who are improving their skills — whether it be reading and writing, getting a diploma or equivalent, or learning to use a computer. Initiate workplace learning opportunities
Make sure your office provides training to employees, and that courses are presented as a positive opportunity to improve their skills. Become a Tutor in your community
Many literacy programs are small and depend on volunteer tutors. Training is provided. Encourage participation in a literacy program
Offer to take care of friends children while they attend class, or drive them to and from their program. Read with a child or a teen
Reading to a child 15 minutes a day equals 465 hours of early literacy by 5 years of age. Teens need communication too! Read articles of interest and ask for their opinion. Bring literacy programs to community groups
If you volunteer with another community group — such as a homeless shelter — bring awareness of literacy programs and know how to refer potential learners to them. Contribute equipment, materials or money
If your office is getting a new copier, fax machine or computer, consider donating the old equipment to a literacy program in your community. Literacy programs often operate on limited budgets. More money allows more people to get the help they need. Donate your time
Many literacy programs do not have the money to pay for support staff, and welcome volunteers to help answer phones and provide other office support.
Open the door to literacy. First you learn to read, then you read to learn!
For help or to help - email or call the Literacy Help Line 1-800-767-3231
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