What is the Literacy Center of Milford?

The Literacy Center of Milford is a non profit organization that provides a quality program where people can find the help and support they require to meet their basic literacy needs.

Last year we tutored over 100 students who received almost 3,000 hours of English. 64 tutors volunteered over 5,000 hours of time to their students in preparation, travel and tutor time.We tutor adults in need of basic English skills, GED preparation, and English as a second language.

We also support other literacy efforts with babies, toddlers and elementary age children. We have weekly story hours, book give a ways, family based literacy program at a local school and reading time at health care centers. Last year our volunteer readers volunteered over 400 hours to preschoolers and gave away almost 2,000 books to local children.

Tutor Training

The Literacy Center of Milford is looking for volunteer tutors for ESL students (English as a second language). No experience is needed and training will be available.

Classes will be held at the Literacy Center. Tutors will learn technigues, drills, lesson planning, dialogue, language barriers and cultural differences.

Call the Center to make an appointment at 203-878-4800. We offer a Winter session beginning in February and Fall session beginning in September. The Tutor Training Classes are 5 weeks, 6:00-8:30 PM.

The cost is $25 to cover the cost of the book and printed materials. Classes are held at the Literacy Center.

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We are also looking for tutor volunteers to help English speakers with basic skills and/or GED preperation. Are you a retired teacher or a caring adult who is willing to help another person improve their literacy skills? You can help.

Opportunities

Become a volunteer or supporter to the Center!

Become an ESL tutor.
Become a basic skills or GED tutor.
Read to a senior.
Become a pre school reader.
Help with a book drive.
Help with a fundraiser!
Honor a loved one.
Donate today!