I have volunteered with the South Bay Literacy Council since the year 2000.
It's hard to believe it has been that long.
What keeps me motivated?
--The good work I see.
--The testimonies I hear.
--The friendships I've made.
The South Bay Literacy Council teaches adults to read, write, and speak English for free. It's an amazing organization that impacts the community in wonderful, positive ways. All of this is done by hardworking, giving volunteers.
If you're looking for a place to donate your time where you can give back to your community while getting a huge sense of accomplishment in return, consider volunteering at this organization.
If you are someone who would like to improve your English reading, writing, or speaking ability, this is the place to contact. It doesn't matter what level you're starting out at, you'll get the support you need at your own pace.
There is nothing like the dedication shown by the tutors and staff of the South Bay Literacy Council. Over 350 volunteers, over 300 students, and the tutors are all volunteers and the students are adult learners who are taught, for free, in many sites in l6 cities of So.Bay LA . The ESL population of immigrants is greater in Calif. than in any other state, so there are always more who need this help. And for the most part, we are the only place where non-reading English speakers, usually dropouts from school, can come to learn to read in what amounts to individual--and finally successful--tutoring programs. I have been involved since 1988 and am totally dedicated to the organization. They operate on a relatively miniscule budget of about $40,000 spent mostly on rented classrooms, computer teaching programs, and other basic necessities that keep them in the forefront of the field. They're amazing! I can't tell you how many students have told me, "Learning to read changed my life!
I have been a member of SBLC for over 5 years and have served as a Computer Assisted Learing tutor all 5 years. I have found SBLC to be made up of dedicated volunteers who put their students first and to do all they are able to do to make these students successful.
The South Bay Literacy Council teaches English to adults. The Council has three programs: Literacy for English Speakers, English as a Second Language, and Computer Aided Literacy. All services are free and the Council has no paid staff.
I have been a member of the Council for over 10 years. I have served in a variety of positions. The most satisfying moments are when a student has an "aha" moment, and the black marks on the paper or screen become words and sentences with meaning.