Volunteering at Literacy Victoria

Volunteers are the heart of Literacy Victoria. Without them, we would not be able to deliver our free programs and support our learners.

Most of our volunteers help in one of our programs, working one-to-one or in group sessions with an adult learner or learners. We ask for a minimum commitment of six months, although many of our volunteers have been with us for several years. Orientation, training and ongoing support are provided by Literacy Victoria for all volunteers.

As a volunteer tutor, you help learners to:

strengthen reading, writing, spelling, math, computer or essential workplace skills;
use new learning tools;
develop self-esteem and confidence;
achieve personal goals

There are many ways to volunteer at Literacy Victoria. You may:

provide one-to-one or group learner support as part of the Learner's Network program
work in Outreach teams at community organizations serving marginalized individuals
work on reserve with Aboriginal learners in the Aboriginal Learning program
tutor learners in essential skills education and job-specific training as part of the Skills for Work program
assist in the Literacy Victoria computer lab, library or office
assist at special events
provide policy guidance and governance as a Board Member

To become a volunteer, there are several steps to go through. Step 1 is to watch our online Information Session. This information session will give you an overview of our various programs and the many options for volunteering. Be sure to watch for the password. You will need this to complete your application form.

If after watching the online Information Session you want to pursue volunteering at Literacy Victoria you are asked to complete Steps 2 through 5.