Free Books for Kids
Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly Parton founded her Imagination Library in her home county in Tennessee in 1995. The program mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until age 5, regardless of family income.…
Tutoring
Raising literacy levels is important, but just as important and more meaningful are the outcomes that result from learning to read and write — outcomes that empower individuals to make changes in their lives, in their workplaces, and in their…
Volunteering
Many people think that tutoring requires teaching experience; it does not. All you need is the desire to help someone improve their lives through learning to read and write better. How do you do that? We’ll train you for free.…
Sponsor A Child
“There is no substitute for books in the life of a child” — Mary Ellen Chase— Every child deserves to become a strong reader. You can help put a free book in the hands of a child in Washington County…
Community Outreach
The Lubec Community Outreach Center, located at 44 South Street, Lubec, Maine strives to enhance the quality of life – enriching the place we live, learn, work, and play – for children and adults. They operate: our local food pantry…
Events
Literacy Volunteers of Washington County is currently available by appointment to work with people, train new tutors, etc. Please call us if you need assistance or would like to get involved, and we will work out a schedule with you.…