Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
The Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (previous know as Adult Literacy Rural Trust) provides training in literacy for isolated rural adults and teenagers. The Trust has operated from premises in Port Waikato since August 2011. Our volunteer coaches work with a student from 3-5 days a week for 30 minutes a day, using phone, mail, fax and video-conference. Students are able to access our online practice software if they have access to a computer with internet or can get to a library computer. The Trust runs school holiday Catchup Literacy Camps for high school students who want to improve their literacy skills. Follow this link to read of the trust's work and one man's inspiring story of his literacy journey - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/498794/man-who-learned-to-read-and-write-in-his-late-50s-becomes-an-author
You will be calling 4-5 of our students to see how they are getting on. For two weeks at the beginning of each term. We will give you an app so it doesn’t cost you anything.
Are you friendly, confident on the phone, and passionate about helping others? Join the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT) as a Community Outreach Volunteer and help raise awareness over the phone about our free literacy services.
Volunteer literacy coach supporting adults and youth 1:1 via video conference. No formal teaching experience required. Full training and ongoing support provided.
Play an active role in your Picton community by supporting adults and teens to access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you’ll raise awareness, build community connections, and promote access to literacy assistance.
Play an active role in your Blenheim community by supporting adults and teens to access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you’ll raise awareness, build community connections, and promote access to literacy assistance.