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Project Literacy
Project Literacy is an adult and family literacy program. We help adult adults improve their basic reading and writing skills so they can live more fulfilling lives.
Project Literacy offers in-person and online tutoring opportunities. We are currently accepting new students. Call the Project Literacy office 510-577-3944 to be a student.
Be a Student
To qualify for Project Literacy, you must:
- Be 18 years old or older and not currently enrolled in high school.
- Speak English well enough to speak on the phone and in person.
- Have at least one goal related to improving your reading and/or writing skills.
- Read or write below the high school level.
- Commit to work on basic reading and writing for 6 months or more.
- Meet with a tutor for 2 hours per week.
Call 510-577-3944 to become a Project Literacy student
How Project Literacy Works
You choose your own schedule and Project Literacy matches you with a trained volunteer tutor. You and your tutor will meet one-on-one every week for 2 hours. Your tutor can help you prepare for tests, write emails, understand forms, read books and more.
For more information, please click here to see our Learner Frequently Asked Questions.
Kristi's Story
Meet Kristi, who talks about why she joined an adult literacy program and how it has helped her to achieve her career goals.
Be a Volunteer Tutor
Project Literacy seeks volunteer literacy tutors year-round and holds tutor training opportunities throughout the year. See below for our next tutor training opportunity.
Volunteer tutors must:
- Be 18 years old or older and have a high school diploma or GED
- Ability to speak, read, and write English well
- Complete our free tutor orientation and both training workshops
- Tutor a minimum of 2 hours per week for a period of at least 6 months
- Pass fingerprinting/Live Scan
Volunteer Tutor Training
SIGN UP HERE to get notifications for our next round of training sessions and a Project Literacy staff member will reach out to you.
Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or call 510-577-3944
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Project Literacy
Physical Address
300 Estudillo Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-577-3944