Literacy Volunteers Of Santa Fe

Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe (LVSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the literacy skills of adults in our community. We provide free, high-quality tutoring in reading, writing, and speaking English to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build a more robust workforce. Our mission is to promote literacy as a foundation for lifelong learning, personal growth, and civic engagement.

Our Services

LVSF offers a range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of our students. Our tutoring programs focus on basic reading and writing skills, job skill building, empowering parents to help their children, and assisting immigrants in preparing for citizenship.

1. Citizenship Program: Our citizenship program helps immigrants become active members of our community by becoming U.S. citizens. Tutors work with students to prepare for the exam, which consists of both an oral and written component.

2. Volunteer Tutoring Program: To become a tutor, all that is required is a commitment to 2-3 hours weekly for 9-12 months, basic literacy skills, and a desire to help others. Our training program will equip you with the necessary tools to make a difference in someone's life.

3. Literacy Programs: Our literacy programs focus on improving basic reading and writing skills. We provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to ensure that our students receive the attention and support they need to succeed.

4. Job Skill Building: We help students build the necessary job skills to succeed in today's workforce. This includes improving communication skills, resume writing, and interview techniques.

5. Parent Empowerment Program: Our parent empowerment program helps parents develop the skills necessary to support their children's education. This includes reading with children, understanding homework, and communicating effectively with teachers.

Impact

Since our establishment, Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe has reached thousands of students, providing instructional hours equivalent to over $13 million in value. Our tutor volunteer contributions are invaluable, and we are proud of the impact we have made in our community.

Our Mission

Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe is dedicated to providing free, quality tutoring to adults in reading, writing, and speaking English to strengthen our community, families, and the workforce. We believe that literacy is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of a strong, vibrant society.

The Need for Literacy

Adults need to be able to read and write to:

• Get good jobs
• Stay healthy
• Be active in their communities
• Avoid human rights abuse
• Avoid crime
• Raise children who have strong literacy skills

Our Commitment

Literacy is assessed on a scale from 1 - 6. Most of our students score between levels 1 and 3, indicating a significant need for literacy support. We are committed to providing the necessary resources and support to help our students reach their full potential.