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Volunteer tutors wanted for literacy program
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program at º£ÌÄÖ±²¥, in conjunction with other local literacy organizations, is searching for a few good volunteer tutors. The program needs volunteers to help adult immigrants and refugees learn English and to assist both native and non-native English speakers in improving their basic literacy skills. Also, volunteers may prepare students for the GED or high school equivalency exam. Training for tutoring º£ÌÄÖ±²¥ will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Jan. 22 and Jan. 29 º£ÌÄÖ±²¥s Southeast Center (2305 S.E. 82nd Ave.). To register for the training or learn more about this volunteer opportunity, call 503-244-6111, extension 3700, or email pdxliteracy@hotmail.com. There is a $10 fee for the workshop.For more information, call the literacy line 1-800-322-8715.
º£ÌÄÖ±²¥ James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at º£ÌÄÖ±²¥. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »