Our volunteer tutors are trained to teach adult learners how to read or to improve their reading skills. Volunteer tutoring is done on a one-to-one basis in a public place -- most often a community library.

There are also volunteer opportunities to teach English as a Second Language and basic math skills to adult learners on a one-to-one basis.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, you can submit the tutor training form on-line. If you would like more information about becoming a tutor, please call us at 616-527-1360 or write to us at P.O. Box 288, Ionia, MI 48846 or email us at ionialiteracy@gmail.com.

Our last tutor training was January 10, 2009. We plan to have another this spring.

The Ionia County Literacy Council Board of Directors recently amended its bylaws to include up to twelve board members and is in the process of recruiting a diverse array of community members, including those with expertise in finance, marketing, fundraising, law, business, entrepreneurship, education, and human services.

If you are interested in joining the volunteer board of directors, please complete an on-line board member application. If you would like more information about becoming a board member, please call us at 616-527-1360, ext. 116. You can also email us at ionialiteracy@gmail.com.