Nov 07, 2024November 12, 2024
Give the gift of language and reading skills
For Learners
Create the life you want through English language skills.
“I was ashamed and frustrated. Learning English changed my life
and my world. ”
For Volunteers
Impact a life, strengthen a family,
and transform a community.
“This is the most rewarding volunteer work I’ve ever done.”
For Donors
Give the gift of literacy.
Your community depends on it.
“Learning English opens doors to education and economic opportunity, benefiting the entire community.”
Hear how Literacy Lifts Lives from our students and volunteers.
What’s Happening
Stay in the loop with the Literacy Council’s latest news, upcoming events, and organizational impact by clicking the buttons below. Then help create opportunities in our community through the gift of literacy and make a donation today! See links below.
Become a Volunteer Tutor
Enroll in a tutor training workshop to learn to teach adults to read or to speak English. New adult learners come in every week asking for help, and we are now reaching out to parents of young children in schools who need literacy services – the need for more tutors is great. Retired teachers are especially welcome for this initiative. View our current schedule of Tutor Training Workshops here.
Learn More
Development Coordinator
Part time, 28 hours/week
The Literacy Council of Frederick County is seeking a candidate who is interested in joining a growing team of nonprofit professional staff and volunteers who are dedicated to supporting adult basic education and literacy programs for a diverse community of adult learners and their families in Frederick County. The focus of this position is to build the development and fundraising capacity of this growing nonprofit, including systems and processes for donor-centered fundraising, donor development, and community engagement. This position is perfect for an experienced professional in the development field looking for a part-time job with flexible hours (some of which can be remote), or someone who has a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience.
Learn More
Workplace Literacy ESOL Instructor(s)
Part time, hourly, contract for class preparation/instruction
The Literacy Council of Frederick County seeks experienced ESOL instructors who display a high degree of professionalism, intercultural sensitivity, a belief in lifelong learning, and a strong commitment to adult learners to join a collaborative team.
Instructor(s) will be responsible for conducting workplace classes for adult English language learners representing a wide range of cultures and educational backgrounds and who are employed by local businesses that participate in the Literacy Council’s Workplace Literacy Program. Instructor(s) will utilize curriculum that concentrates on English language literacy and life skills.
