Literacy Volunteers Of Rensselaer County

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  • Register Now for the Literacy 5K

    Please join us on May 7 at the Corning Preserve for the Literacy 5K Run/Walk. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. For full details and to register, click here.

    Proceeds from LVORC’s special events make it possible to offer literacy programs and services at no cost to adults in Albany County and Rensselaer County.

    Thank you to everyone who made the 11th annual Famous Ladies Tea a big success. We appreciate the support of our sponsors – Cohoes Savings Foundation, Blasch Precision Ceramics, BBL Companies, The Record/The Saratogian, and Hilton Garden Inn, Troy – as well as the generosity of those who donated items and services, and of course, our many guests. Please join us in a big “Bravissima!” to all of the local actresses who brought history to life.

  • Mary Krenceski in the Spotlight

    ProLiteracy has published an interview with one of LVORC’s most active volunteers – Mary Krenceski. Mary is a tutor, group instructor, trainer, tester and enduring supporter of our organization. Read about Mary on the ProLiteracy blog.

  • Volunteers are Needed

    Find out about being a tutor and all the other ways you can help. Join us on Zoom for a Volunteer Opportunities Information Session on April 11 from 12:00-1:00p.m. Additional dates and times will posted as dates become available. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make friends and have fun. For more information and a link to the meeting, contact mhellerlvorc@aol.com

  • LVORC is Now in Albany, Too

    Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Albany Office is now open. Call 518 434-0540 for information, or check the Events Calendar to register for a volunteer information session. Please join us in thanking the Albany Public Library for providing a home for us at the Main Branch Library, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany.

  • Tutors and Learners Welcome, Appointments Required

    We welcome tutors and learners at the LVORC office. In order to make sure that someone is here to see you, please let us know that you plan to visit. Call 518 244-4650 to schedule an appointment.

  • Meet Our Learners

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

    VIEW TESTIMONIALS

  • Events Calendar

    Click To View All Our Events

  • From The LVORC Blog

    • Literacy Volunteers and West Hill Refugee Welcome Center Help Refugees to Thrive
    • Call for Tutors: Spectrum News 1 Helps LVORC Put Spotlight on Need for Volunteers
    • Thanks to Honest Weight Food Co-op for “Rounding Up”
    • LVORC Receives $15,000 from Troy Savings Bank Foundation for Website Redesign
    • WAMC Interview with Nancy Benz and Nancy Machold

  • 2020-2021 Annual Report

    2020-2021 Annual Report We are proud to share this report of the achievements of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for 2020-2021. This report highlights some of our many accomplishments. Click to download.

  • LVORC Videos

    Watch a video about Uncle Sam and a video about the Erie Canal produced by an English Language Learner. It's a great example of project-based learning! Or find out more about the policies for LVORC's learners: LVORC Admissions Policy

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