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LVORC is pleased to invite all tutors and students to return to in-person tutoring as of June 16th. We highly recommend that both students and tutors be vaccinated and if not, follow safety protocols by wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance when meeting.

If you are not comfortable or feeling safe to meet in person, you still have the option to continue instruction remotely for the time being. We will notify you when the NYS Education Department no longer allows this option.

The Watervliet Public Library is open for meetings and masks are required.

The Rensselaer Public Library requires advance reservation of tutoring space.

LVORC can provide space on the third floor at 71 First Street. Please contact Marie to make reservations.

The Literacy Zone on Clinton Avenue in Albany can accommodate tutors and learners – please reserve space with Christine.

And of course you can meet outside in area public parks.

We know it has been a long time coming and we are happy and relieved that we can begin once again to offer in-person services to our students.

We had fun playing SCRABBLE at home this year, but we have our hearts set on returning to an in-person format for February, 2022. Prizes were awarded to the three highest-scoring teams and to the team with the most “spellbinding” play.

Donations from area businesses such as Alexis Diner, AutoZone, Country True Value, All Dunn Granola, Plum Blossom, DeFazio’s, Hoffman’s Car Wash, Starbuck’s and Fantastic Sam’s; and individual contributions from volunteers Pat Ward, Joe Malone and Shay Harrison helped to make the raffle a big success.

Please join us in thanking our sponsors: The Cohoes Savings Foundation; Hilton Garden Inn, Troy; Stewart’s Dake Family; Aflac New York; Digital First Media; Blasch Precision Ceramics; and Alarm & Suppression, Inc.

Please enjoy Spring 2021 edition of The Reader newsletter. You'll find updates on LVORC's recent activities and the latest news about our programs and services.

The Reader Spring 2021

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) is expanding its presence and literacy services in the community by taking over the literacy work of the Albany office of Literacy New York Greater Capital Region. Anyone who might like to be a literacy tutor or to volunteer in any way is welcome to join a Volunteer Opportunities Information Session. Check the Events Calendar for details.

LVORC is offering in-person testing and intake with specific safety requirements in place. We can also continue remote instruction for the time being.  

All students, visitors and volunteers will be required to make an appointment before coming to the office. Please call (518) 244-4650 to schedule an appointment.

All will be informed when setting up the appointment of the requirements that include wearing a face covering, using hand sanitizer, having temperature taken, completing a health screening, and signing in before meeting with any staff or using any spaces (resource room, conference rooms).

We ask for your full cooperation in following these guidelines for the safety of all.

Thank you – together we can continue to make a positive difference during these difficult times. Be safe and stay healthy!

You can get to know a bit about the many adults who are part of LVORC’s programs by viewing their video testimonials:

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