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The Adult Literacy Program provides free tutoring service to adults with low literacy skills.
We match trained volunteer tutors with learners who want to improve their basic reading ability and open the door to skills such as
This program is available to residents of Richland County ages 18 and over. Interested students should contact Steve Russell, Workforce Development Coordinator, at 419.521.4721 or speak with a staff member at any MRCPL location.
Our literacy volunteers should be empathetic and caring people who are excited to help others achieve their goals. You must commit to at least one ten-week session at the Library, consisting of one-hour weekly lessons, and be trained in the necessary tutoring skills and methods. You will receive three hour-long tutor sessions from our Literacy Instructor, as well as assistance throughout the session including teaching resources and lesson plans.
Volunteer qualifications:
Interested? Please complete our Volunteer Application.
Volunteers that are 60 years and older have the additional opportunity to participate in the Give Back Go Forward program that incentivizes community service among Ohioans 60 years and older by offering the opportunity to earn free college tuition with The Ohio State University.
Ohio seniors enrolled in this program who complete 100 or more community service hours at a designated nonprofit in one years’ time can earn a voucher for three free undergraduate credit hours. To learn more about Give Back Go Forward, please go here.
The mission of the Adult Learning Program is to advance basic literacy and other skills in our community to build a foundation for lifetime learning; increase employment opportunities, and lead to a better quality of life. We also aim to provide fulfilling volunteer opportunities with true scope to give to our community and its members. We believe when individuals are successful, the community as a whole is more successful.
43 West Third Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 521-3100
