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PCC needs volunteers for literacy tutoring
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program at Portland Community College is searching for tutors to help non-native English speakers improve their literacy skills. The program, in conjunction with other local literacy organizations, needs volunteers to help adult immigrants and refugees learn English and to assist them in improving their basic skills. Also, volunteers may prepare students for the GED or high school equivalency exam. Training for tutoring will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 26 and March 5 at Mt. Hood Community College (26000 SE Stark Street). To register for the training or learn more about this volunteer opportunity, call 503-244-6111, extension 3700, or email pdxliteracy@hotmail.com. There is a $10 fee for the workshop.For more information, call the literacy line 1-800-322-8715.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »