Community Calendar of Events

Literacy Council of Buncombe County

Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: litcouncil.com or 254-3442.

All Events for Literacy Council of Buncombe County

• Tue, November 27 : Volunteers Needed

  Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language. Tutors provide one-on-one or small group instruction in Buncombe County. No prior tutoring experience or foreign language skills required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training and ongoing support from certified professionals. Orientation: July 17 and 18. Prospective volunteers should attend one of these two orientations.

• Mon, April 8 : Augustine Project

  Volunteers are needed to tutor low-income children reading below grade level as part of the Augustine Project program. Tutors provide one-on-one instruction to children in Buncombe County. No prior tutoring experience required. Tutors receive training based on Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System, along with ongoing support from professionals. Teachers and school personnel can earn up to six CEUs. Materials provided. Info and orientation: lily@litcouncil.com.