Our Mission
The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta – LVA is to improve the reading, writing and related literacy skills of adults so each individual may reach their potential.
Our Statement of Values
In fulfilling its mission to help each individual reach their potential, LVA is committed to recognizing the value of each individual, to treating each individual with respect and compassion, to partnering with other service organizations, and to be welcoming to all who seek our services.
Our Process
Evaluate
Learners meet one -on-one with our executive director to discuss personal goals and to identify areas for development.
Pair-Up
Every learner is paired with a volunteer tutor who offers one-to-one, learner-centered instruction that is free, private and confidential.
Celebrate
Learners become proud, confident, and ready to take the next steps in their career and personal lives.
Latest News
LVA Volunteer and Learner Recognition Celebration
Thursday, October 24, 2019, 5:30-7pm at Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, Augusta Dress up as your favorite book character! 5:30pm- 5:45pm – Food and Mingle5:45pm -6pm Welcome by Board Chair and Executive Director Door & Prize Drawings6:00 –6:30 Featured Learner...
International Literacy Day Community Literacy Forum
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:00 - 7:30PM at Lithgow Library A Community-wide forum to discuss ideas, gather knowledge from community stakeholders, and spread awareness about relevant literacy issues facing our community. Strong Literacy skills help people reach...
Gardiner River Fest Story Walk
Saturday, June 22, 2019 9am-3pm Take a walk down Gardiner’s Steam Boat Trail, enjoy nature and being together as you read: Do Fairies Bring the Spring? By Liza Gardner Walsh and Illustrated by Hazel Mitchell Brought to you by: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta...
Annual Scrabble Tournament
Join LVA for our Annual Scrabble Tournament Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, Augusta, ME 04330 All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Greater Augusta Competitive and Social teams! Registration Fees: Adult Teams of 4 -...
DAY OF SERVICE- JAN.5,2019
Governor Janet Mills is issuing a Call to Service through a coordinated statewide Day of Service. This is truly a great start to 2019 and there will be more than 1,200 volunteer opportunities all over Maine. LVA will be one of the sites. We encourage everyone to think...
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Chance of children of parents with low literacy being at the lowest reading levels themselves.
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Of adults with the lowest literacy levels live in poverty and 70% of adult welfare recipients have low literacy levels.
Billiion is how much low literacy costs the U.S. each year in non-productivity in the workforce, crime, and loss of tax revenue.
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It is our priviledge to serve clients all throughout the greater Augusta area.