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read, write, THRIVE!
Our tutoring programs focus on basic reading and writing skills, job skill building, empowering parents to help their children, and immigrants prepare for citizenship.
CITIZENSHIP
Helping immigrants become active members of our community by becoming U.S. citizens. Tutors help prepare students for the exam which consists of both an oral and written component.
VOLUNTEER
Your knowledge of basic literacy, our training, and a devotion to 2-3 hours weekly for 9-12 months are all that are required to get started as a tutor.
“Before I volunteered, I arrived in Santa Fe newly retired and wanting to stay engaged in some meaningful way. LVSF offered the kind of place where I could use my years of experience and education to help people fulfill their dreams. For most of those 8 years I tutored both in the Basic Literacy program and in the ESL citizenship component. What I learned, what I received from the students, has always been far more valuable to me than just tutoring. The ability to meet new people, share life stories, and learn about different cultures in my mind all are part and parcel of the American experience. Being part of the LVSF family is truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
Students Reached
Instructional Hours
Tutor volunteer contributions equivalent to over $13 million
Years Established
Our Mission
Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe is dedicated to providing free, quality tutoring to adults in reading, writing, and speaking English to strengthen our community, families, and workforce. Our student-centered tutoring programs focus on improving basic reading and writing skills, building job skills, empowering parents to help their children succeed in school, and helping immigrants prepare for citizenship.
Blog
Aprils Story
Inspirational Success Begins with our Ability to Respond The pandemic has made it challenging but vitally important to keep our programs available: Key funding resources have had to make significant cuts to our grants; Many of the venues where we tutor are shut; and...
Gratitude, Art, and Mindfulness
Recognition and Thank You This year Literacy Volunteers celebrates 35 years of success. We thank you! Because of your amazing work and generosity, LVSF served over 400 students this past year. And what a year this has been! Despite the ongoing health pandemic, social...
Covid Relief Funds are Available
There are several resources for COVID-19 relief for Santa Fe residents who: • Were not eligible to receive a stimulus check, • Were not eligible for unemployment payments, OR • Who are having difficulty meeting housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other...
