Contact Yolo Reads at
530-666-8019 or
866-609-7303 (toll free)
Become a Volunteer
Adult Learners
English Conversation
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According to the the Yolo County Library Services and Facilities Master Plan 2002-2006, county literacy experts have made a conservative estimate which states that at least 16 percent of Yolo County’s population is functionally illiterate. One in six Yolo residents cannot read and write sufficiently to carry out day-to-day activities at work and home.
With a grant from the California State Library, Yolo Reads supports literacy in Yolo County communities by providing free instruction to English speaking adult learners. Learners receive one-on-one support from volunteer tutors, free materials to cover a six month period, free computer use, and access to the Yolo County Library collections.
Share your Love of Reading - Become a Volunteer
Volunteer Tutors meet regularly with adult learners to help learners meet their personal reading and writing goals. Learner goals are as diverse as the learners and may include reading to grandchildren, completing a written driver license exam, or writing a resume. Tutor/Learner pairs are encouraged to meet regularly at their local library to take advantage of library space, computers, materials and resources.
Not all volunteers are tutors. Are you interested in providing outreach to the community or being involved in publicity? Do you have special skills you would like to share to support tutors and learners? If you are interested in volunteering with Yolo Reads, let us know!
Volunteer Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Interested in building a learning relationship with another adult.
• No experience necessary – training and materials will be provided.
• Meet at your convenience once or twice per week for 1½ -2 hours each time at your local library.
• Willingness to make a 6 month commitment.
• Trained tutors will be matched with a learner in their geographic area.
To Participate:
Call Yolo Reads at 530-666-8019 or 866-609-7303 (toll free).
Volunteers will be asked to complete an intake form and attend a volunteer training before being matched with a learner or becoming an active volunteer.
Adult Learners
Yolo Reads serves adult learners ages 16 and up who are not concurrently enrolled in high school. When a potential learner contacts Yolo Reads!, the learner will speak with a member of the literacy staff and may be scheduled for an assessment, which will help with placement in the program. Eligible learners who have completed the assessment will be matched with a volunteer tutor.
Meet adult learners from around the state and hear their perspectives on adult literacy programs like Yolo Reads.
Learner Benefits:
• Learn at the learners own pace.
• Set personal reading and writing goals.
• Receive one-on-one support and assistance from tutor once or twice per week for 1½ -2 hours each meeting.
• Free materials to cover at least 6 months of learning.
Call to talk to literacy staff to set an appointment.
Refer a learner today!
Call Yolo Reads at 530-666-8019 or 866-609-7303 (toll free).
English Conversation Groups
Yolo Reads has partnered with the Stephens Davis Branch to offer English conversation to limited English speakers. Conversation groups are free and participants can attend any session to practice their English in a group setting. Contact the Stephens Davis Branch at 530-757-5593 for information.
Links
Library
Learn about other programs available at your library. Visit your branch web page.
Become more involved at your branch library. Join a Friends of the Library group! Visit these Friend's webpages: Clarksburg, Davis, Esparto, West Sacramento, & Winters
Literacy
Visit California Library Literacy Services to learn more about literacy from the California State Library.
Woodland Public Library Literacy Services – If you live and/or work in Woodland, you may be interested in the Woodland Public Library Literacy Services located at 250 First Street (phone: 530-661-5986).