Connie never really got to attend school regularly. Then marriage and children kept her from going back. Now in her 50s, Connie comes to Trident Literacy Association every week, working with the same tutor for more than four years. She is determined to improve her understanding and her economic situation. Her tutor says SHE is the one receiving the gift.

Trident Literacy Association has locations throughout the Lowcountry where adults come to get help with reading, writing, math, preparation for the GED exam, English as a Second Language, WorkKeys Career Readiness training, and computer basics. Tutors do not require formal training, just a willingness to help other adults learn and the ability to be flexible. What matters most is that you care about other people, and enjoy watching them succeed. We ask for a minimum of 2 hours a week, and prefer a one-year commitment, but that is also flexible.

Helping illiterate adults become self-sufficient is a gift you give to them, to yourself, to your community. We all are better for it.

Volunteers are asked to attend a 2+ hour orientation (held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.). Volunteers are then encouraged to observe at one of our sites. Our staff will help you with materials, but "lessons" will be up to you and your "student."

This opportunity is sponsored by: Trident Literacy Association

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adults (26-54) Minorities Govt Aid Recipients Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty Women Men Young Adults (18-25)

Evenings Weekly Weekdays

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Court-appointed

Education & Technology Poverty Men's Women's

English Language Instruction Teaching Math / Science Tutoring

Contact Person:
Julia Walter, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

5416- B Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located at 5416-B Rivers Avenue near the railroad track and I-526 ramps. The best way to get here is to take 1-26, get off on I-526 towards Mt. Pleasant and take 2nd Rivers Avenue Exit (Exit 18 B). We are the first righthand turn past the railroad tracks.   Nearest Bus Stop: CARTA- Rivers Avenue (right across the highway), 1 minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Charleston Goose Creek North Charleston
Counties:		Berkeley Dorchester
Zip codes:		29403,   29405,   29445,   29461,   29483

Miscellaneous Information

Expected Outcome
	A more literate, more economically viable community
What supplies are needed to complete this project
	NA
What supplies will volunteers be asked to provide
	NA