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Last updated on September 2, 2008

Project Read seeks to prevent and alleviate illiteracy by providing one-on-one tutoring services for non-literate adults in Utah County to help them improve their reading and writing skills sufficiently to meet personal goals, function well in society, and become more productive citizens. The goals of Project Read are met through the cooperation of community volunteers and
other organizations that serve non-reading adults.

Description:

The Programs Project Read offers programs for both English and Spanish speakers looking to improve their reading and writing skills in either language.

The Students

Students are at least 16 years of age.

Students pay an annual $10 fee.

Students are able to speak English (Spanish if involved in the Spanish Literacy Program).

Students need help to achieve an eighth-grade reading level.

The Volunteers

Volunteers perform a variety of tasks including fundraising, public relations, and office work; however, the majority of Project Read's volunteers receive training to serve as tutors.

Volunteers commit to give at least six months of service.

Volunteer tutors can speak, read, and write English fluently (Spanish if involved in the Spanish Literacy Program).

Volunteer tutors commit to twice-weekly 1.5-hour tutoring sessions, in addition to any preparation and travel time.

Volunteer tutors commit to attend an orientation, 4-hour training session, and bi-monthly skill enhancement workshops.

What's New

In April 2004, Project Read celebrated its 20th Anniversary.

In April 2003, Project Read launched new Web site that is more easily accessible to tutors, students, and the public.

In March 2003, Project Read opened an office in the Alpine Life & Learning Center in Orem to better serve the north end of the county.

In October 2002, Project Read received funding from the Department of Workforce Services to expand. Project Read hired another office manager, and a Spanish Literacy coordinator to better serve its clients.

In October 2001, Project Read started a Spanish Literacy Program to serve native Spanish speakers who had low reading and writing skills in their first language.

History:
The History

Project Read began in 1984 through the efforts of the Provo and Orem City Libraries, the Provo City School District, and other concerned members of the community.

Project Read expanded its tutorial sites to include the Provo, Orem, and Payson City Libraries; Deseret Industries; the Alpine Life & Learning Center; the Center for High School Studies; the Scenic View Center; the Food & Care Coalition; Brigham Young University; Utah Valley State College; and other local libraries in order to better serve all of Utah County.

Contact people:

Shauna Brown, Executive Director, (801) 852-6654, (email) Bryan Bennett, Program Coordinator, (801) 852-6654, (email)

Main office number: (801) 852-6654
TDD number: Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Utah
Office fax number: (801) 852-7663

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Address:

550 North University Ave, Suite 215 Provo, UT 84601 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.project-read.com

Directions:

Take the UNIVERSITY PARKWAY exit- exit number 272. Turn LEFT onto W UNIVERSITY PKWY/UT-265. Continue to follow UT-265 S. Turn RIGHT onto N UNIVERSITY AVE/US-189. End at 550 N UNIVERSITY AVE PROVO UT.   Nearest Bus Stop: 830, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Services
	Project Read offers programs for both English and Spanish speakers looking to improve their reading and writing skills in either language.
Funding
	Provo School District, United Way of Utah County, Provo and Orem CDBG, Provo City Library, GEAR UP, Utah Commission on Volunteers, IHC, Microsoft
Affliations
	Various

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My student, my friend

I loved being a tutor! Some days I felt like my "student" taught me more than I taught her. She was amazing and it was wonderful to watch her realize that she could write without being embarrassed and that she really did have a lot of skills to share. I would definitely recommend this volunteer opportunity. posted by kpratt on October 28, 2005