While there is no “typical” adult Learner, there are some common reasons that adults enter an adult literacy program:

they may never have had the opportunity to attend school

they may have had different learning styles that weren’t taken into account in the school system

some adult learners have had learning challenges that have gone undiagnosed

some adult learners have dropped out of school for any number of personal reasons

Many adults who attend literacy programs are just like you. They work, raise families, participate in their communities, and share time with friends.

Becoming a Volunteer Tutor provides you with the opportunity to meet interesting adult learners who will enrich your life, as much as you will contribute to theirs!