Who We Are
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults to realize their goals and become stronger contributors to their community through literacy education. Tutors meet year-round with their students, and lessons are individualized so adults can study at their own pace, using materials of importance or of interest to them.
What We Do
Founded in 1980, Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County (LVBC) is located at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s public library. Trained and qualified volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring to adults in basic reading and writing, and in conversational English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). Tutors meet students for two hours of instruction each week in the library at a time that’s mutually convenient, and scheduling is flexible. Instruction is individualized to reflect the needs, abilities and goals of each leaner. Lessons may focus on such topics as reading and completing forms, English needed for a job, writing a letter or reading to a child. As their skills improve, these adult students gain confidence and are able to take on more challenging jobs, become better role models for their children and more engaged citizens and members of our communities.
Details
| (413) 499-9487 ext. N/A | |
| (413) 499-9489 | |
| LVBC@bcn.net | |
| Denise Roszkowski | |
| Executive Director | |
| https://www.lvobc.org/ |
