Friday 21 April 2017

World Book Night





Sunday is World Book Night - how are you taking part? Try recommending a favourite book to someone who doesn't regularly read or, better still, give them a copy! 😊

Tuesday 18 April 2017

Volunteer tutors needed for Girvan and South Carrick area

Did you know…?

One in every 28* adults in the Scottish population has difficulty with reading, writing and numbers.  Many people find it difficult to read and count sufficiently to enable them to go for their shopping, read the instructions on their medication, help their children with their homework, read letters or fill in forms.  These are only a few examples.  

Would you like to help an adult overcome these problems?

At Adult Learning we offer free support to any adult who wants to improve their reading, writing, spelling, numbers or computer skills.  We train volunteers to help adults who want such support. 

If you are interested in finding out about becoming a Volunteer Tutor  in the Girvan and South Carrick area, please contact the Carrick Opportunities Centre Reception on 01465 716600 leaving your name and number and your local Literacy Development Worker will be delighted to have a chat with you.  

Here's what one of tutors has to say:

"I have been a voluntary tutor for nearly 10 years and still love helping others to better themselves by learning a bit more. 

We aren't teaching to a university level - (I, for one, couldn't do that anyway ) - just helping those who maybe missed a bit at school or want to be able to read the newspaper or a book to their children or count up what they spent every week or understand what a supermarket receipt says.

If you put yourself in the shoes of someone who has plucked up the courage to ask for help and show them how easy it can be to learn, you get a nice warm feeling. You don't have to be a "teacher" type of person, just more like a friend helping a friend.

There is always plenty of help when you become a tutor.  I have only to ask and there will be some sort of resources to help me.  There is also a friendly person to give me advice if I am not sure about something."  

Please, help us to make a difference.



* Scottish Survey of Adult Literacies 2009 report of findings.