The Literacy Council’s volunteer body includes people living in the county and outside it, married couples, neighbors, former colleagues, retirees, and working men and women.
Our volunteers are:
- tutors who helped students pass the citizenship test, get a driver’s license, register to vote, read to their children, earn a high school diploma, sign up for a library card and use it, get a better job, pass the ASVAB test to enter the U.S. military, and much more.
- a team of people who welcome, assess, and assist students receiving our services.
- people who train and coordinate with our tutors.
- the great folks who manage everything from student progress tracking to reporting, governance, and resources.
- and people who help out at events like our book fair.
Volunteers come to Literacy Council work in various ways, but they all have one thing in common: a desire to make a difference in someone’s life in the communities where we live.
“We cannot measure our impact in numbers — we can only measure it a life at a time.” — Isabel Allende
Thank you for volunteering!
For easy access to ProLiteracy training and instructional webinars, visit ProLiteracy’s YouTube Channel, where you can watch at your convenience. The YouTube Channel is searchable and offers videos on all subject areas…
- Using phonics to improve reading and engagement regardless of student reading level.
- Developing vocabulary: effective strategies for adult English learners.
- How to write a great GED extended response.
- Landing the job: preparing learners for applying and interviewing.
- And much more!
Happy Women’s History Month! Did you know? The Literacy Council was first started in 1977 when six women in Glen Burnie realized there was a need for local adult literacy tutoring.
Today, the majority of our volunteers are women. The same is true of our students.
In March, please take a moment to think about and celebrate everything women do at the Literacy Council and in our communities and beyond to make the world a better place for all.
Facebook Group for Tutors is Active
The Literacy Council has started a Facebook Group for AACLC Tutors to share ideas, resources, and solutions.
The group is titled “AACLC Tutors.” Tutors are invited to search for it on Facebook and ask to join. The group is moderated by AACLC staff and volunteers. This is a private group, and there are ground rules about privacy and courtesy. For more information, look us up on Facebook.
The Literacy Council will continue its informational, public Facebook page at facebook.com/AACLC.
Literacy Council Appreciation Dinner
Thursday, May 1, 6 – 8 pm
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Severna Park
A celebratory gathering and buffet dinner for tutors and their students.
Invitations are coming soon via email.
FREE for tutors and students
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ProLiteracy has supported the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council through its Literacy Opportunity Fund. The grant we received will allow us to better serve Anne Arundel County adults who are working to improve their skills.
ProLiteracy is an international organization that has been empowering adults through literacy for more than 60 years. The AACLC is a member, and we rely on ProLiteracy for training opportunities, student coursework materials, and more.
Five Below Gambrills manager LaToya facilitated a donation of dozens of items to Annapolis children & families.
Thank you, Five Below & Small City Big Dreams!
Through a partnership with the Literacy Council, Small City Big Dreams recently received the gift of toys, cosmetics, household items, and more from Five Below in Gambrills. Goods will be distributed to families in need in our communities. Thank you, Five Below and Small City Big Dreams!
Another enthusiastic training class joined us at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church on February 15. Many of these new tutors are already matched with students.
Lots of thoughtful, helpful hands make our training events a success. Thank you, staff, trainers, tutors, and volunteers, for contributing your time before, during, and after each session.
We couldn’t host in-person training without Woods Church and its kind and accommodating staff. The church donates its classroom space and staff support.
Volunteerism is a Force for Good
We know from experience that volunteers are powerful (often underestimated) contributors to great good in our communities. Here’s an inspiring read about how thousands of people have come together to help since this year’s wildfires tore through parts of Los Angeles.
