How You Can Help
As An Individual
"There is no greater joy than teaching an adult to read, to share that excitement when everything comes together for your student."
There are many ways that you can contribute your talents and experience the reward of bringing the gift of literacy to adult learners in Ontario County.
- Literacy Volunteer Tutor. Our volunteer tutors are essential to the success of our organization. Tutors receive intensive training through a series of workshops to prepare them to teach an adult learner. You do not have to be a professional educator to serve as a tutor. For qualifications and a sign-up form, click here.
- Office Volunteer. Literacy Volunteers of Ontario - Yates has ongoing needs for volunteers in the office to prepare special mailings, to support fundraising campaigns, and to assist with administrative projects. There are many ways you can help. To volunteer your time and talents, click here.
- Special Event Volunteer. Perhaps you can't commit to a regular schedule. There are events throughout the year that need dedicated volunteers on a short-term basis, such as the Student-Tutor Brunch and the Annual Dinner. We also have fundraisers throughout the year. We can use your expertise for these special events. To sign up for special events, click here.
If you cannot contribute time, there are many other meaningful ways that you can promote literacy in your community. Literacy Volunteers of Ontario - Yates is a 501©3 organization with very low administrative expenses. Thus, you can be assured that your cash and other contributions will directly benefit the adults, who need extra help to read, write, and speak English, to meet their personal and career goals. All contributions will be gratefully acknowledged in writing.
Individual Ways to Help
- Annual giving - Literacy Volunteers of Ontario - Yates is a United Way/Combined Federal Campaign agency. Please consider designating our organization for a dedicated gift through payroll deduction or cash contribution on an annual basis. You may also print, complete and mail the "A Gift for Literacy" form. Simply check the block for annual gift.
- Memorial giving - you may also make a one-time contribution in honor or memory of a family member or friend or to commemorate a special occasion such as the birth of a child or anniversary. Please check the block for memorial gift on the "A Gift for Literacy" form.
- Gifts of personal property - we often need supplies, equipment, and books for our literacy collection. Please contact the office if you can help meet our current needs.
- Planned giving - you may wish to give a legacy of literacy to future generations by leaving a portion of your estate to Literacy Volunteers of Ontario County. Planned giving can include gifts both now and the in the future of:
- stock and securities
- life insurance
- charitable remainder/lead trusts
- annuities
Please consult with your financial and legal advisers on the best option(s) for your situation.
As A Corporation
- Corporate initiative
- Sponsoring events
- Partnerships
- Annual Giving
- Volunteering Time
Fundraising Opportunities
- Events
- Grants
Just think of all the exciting new worlds, ideas and people that we can experience because we can read. Share the gift of literacy.
"Learning is what most adults will do for a living in the 21st century." (Bob Perelman)
We look forward to working with you.
