We challenge you to read 100 words of your favourite book, essay, comic or any other reading material! Beginning November 1st, participants will video themselves reading approximately 100 words from their favourite book in an attempt to get others interested in reading. We then want participants to post their video on their Facebook page and [...]
The Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Durham Region recommended to its members several changes to the Constitution and Bylaws. These were passed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 20, 2018. The purpose of these changes were to modernise the purpose of the organisation and clarify two bylaws to ensure more [...]
Become a one-to-one tutor at the Literacy Council: Training is Provided. Imagine helping someone learn to read a driver's manual, or read notes for work. Help adults improve their skills for employment, further education or for their personal lives. Our volunteer tutors teach an adult student reading, writing, spelling, basic math and/or basic computer skills [...]
Did you know that 22% of the population of Durham Region do not have the literacy skills they need? Literacy is a person's ability to understand and use written information. It is more than being able to read and write. It is the ability to understand and use printed information in daily activities, at work, [...]
Are you interested in volunteering but not certain if you want to tutor? How about becoming a board member? The Council is currently seeking new and enthusiastic individuals to join its board of directors. Help guide the organisation and help provide the vision and strategic direction of the organisation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge [...]
Through the hard work of volunteers and supports the Council has enabled adults to read to their grandchildren for the first time or develop the skills to go back to schools. It is only through the generosity of our many supporters that the Council has been able to support adults to reach their learning goals. [...]
Anne was involved with the Council for over a year and was able to show amazing progress. Her tutor helped Anne develop skills on job search and writing for employment purposes which helped Anne find a great job. Personal problems impacted negatively on Anne’s learning and she was forced to go to a Women’s shelter due to a domestic [...]
Join us June 28th at the Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens (21 Garrard Rd., Whitby) for our annual Learner and Volunteer Recognition evening. This year we are hosting a summer BBQ! The evening starts with registration at 6 p.m. with presentations starting at 6:30 p.m. Come join us in celebrating the start of summer and all [...]
