Serve Your Neighbor and Community
Become a literacy coach today! You don’t need any special skills or training, just an interest in meeting a learner and the ability to read and write English. A learner is waiting for you!
You can be a Literacy Coach!
The Literacy Center has a waiting list of learners who are seeking one-on-one mentorship to improve their literacy skills. You can meet this need – you don’t need any special skills, just the ability to read and write English and a passion to help others do the same.
Literacy coaches come from many different backgrounds and skill sets. What they share is a wish for everyone to enjoy the benefits of increased confidence in English, reading, writing, and other essential skills. Our team will help you the entire way!
It is humbling. You never think about how hard it is. I’m lucky to work with someone very smart. I have fun!
— Literacy Coach
Step One: Attend Information Session
Attending a Volunteer Information Session is the first step. Fill out the form below to schedule your information session or call 616-459-5151 to explore our volunteer opportunities.
Coach Resources
Thank you for volunteering to change a life through literacy. We’ll do everything we can to support your efforts, starting with these tools.
Invest in a Brighter Future for All
When you make a financial donation to the Literacy Center, you’re helping a local resident rewrite their future—and you’re building a stronger community, too!
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