Literacy Volunteers Of Rensselaer County

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  • Literacy 5K Run/Walk, May 2

    Save the date for the Literacy 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 2nd at Schodack Island State Park. At this time we are planning for both in-person and virtual participation. Keep an eye on this space! Register now at zippyreg.com

     

     

  • Thank You for Supporting the Famous Ladies’ Tea

    Please join us in thanking the sponsors, donors, volunteers, actresses and participants who helped to make the 2021 Famous Ladies' Tea a success. Proceeds from this annual celebration of literacy and Women's History Month will make it possible to provide free literacy programs and services to adults and children in Rensselaer County and Albany County. Sponsors of this year's event include Aflac; Blasch Precision Ceramics; Cohoes Savings Foundation; Hilton Garden Inn, Troy; the Record; and Stewart's Dake Family.

  • Your Donations Make a Difference

    The Annual Appeal is underway!

    Contributions can be made at any time by using the link on this website or by sending a check to LVORC, 65 First Street, Troy, NY 12180.

    Don’t forget that when you shop on AmazonSmile, a portion of the proceeds of every order will benefit LVORC’s free literacy programs and services in Rensselaer County and Albany County.

  • LVORC is Now in Albany, Too

    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.

  • Welcoming Students and Volunteers

    LVORC is offering in-person tutoring, testing, intake, etc. with specific safety requirements in place. We can also continue remote instruction for the time being.  Tutors and learners can choose the type of instruction that suits them at this point in time.

    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!

  • 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

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  • From The LVORC Blog

    • LVORC Announces New Role in Albany Literacy
    • David McMahon’s Story, Life is Full of Surprises
    • Falling Into Place Interview on WAMC
    • Everybody WINS! Power Lunch Volunteers Are Needed for the 2019-2020 School Year
    • Call for Volunteers – Afternoon and Evening Group Instructors
  • 2019-2020 Annual Report

    We are proud to share this report of the achievements of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County for 2019-2020. This report highlights some of our many accomplishments. Click to view.
  • 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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