[MarignyBywater] Volunteers Needed!

[Drunah Drunah]

Please join YES! to find out how you can help adult literacy students!

YES! is the YMCA Educational Services Branch. Founded in 1977, it is the oldest adult literacy provider in New Orleans. Its services are offered free of charge to adults ages 16 and over who need to improve their basic skills in reading writing, math, and job readiness.

The need in New Orleans for adult literacy programs is staggering. Statistics tell us that at least 30% of our present NOLA population is functioning at pre-GED levels (Grades 5-8). Another 25% are functioning at the lowest level of literacy (Grades 1-4).

Most of our students work full-time jobs. They have families to care for and busy lives. They make time in their schedules for YES! because they know that education is crucial to moving up at the workplace. They may want to be able to help their children with schoolwork. Whatever the reason, these students are ready to learn and need committed, energetic tutors to assist them.

Come find out how you can help us provide free education to adults in need. Join at us our Learning Center at the Main Branch of the Public Library to learn more during a brief orientation to volunteer opportunities at YES!

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008Time: 10:00am-11:30amPlace: YMCA Learning Center3rd floor, Main Branch, New Orleans Public Library219 Loyola Avenue (at Tulane Avenue)
For more information, please call 596-3842 or e-mail shannanc @ ymcaneworleans.org

Say YES! to literacy! Please contact us today! 

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