My colleagues here at the Illinois State Library Literacy Office developed a publication titled "How to Start an Adult Volunteer Literacy Program".  It is available at:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/ldl121.pdf
 
I hope this is helpful to you.
 
Beth Paoli 
Literacy Consultant 
Illinois State Library 
Gwendolyn Brooks Building 
300 South Second Street 
Springfield, IL  62701-1796 
bpaoli at ilsos.net 
217.785.6923 - phone 
217.785.6927 - fax 

Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian 

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Sharon Wolf
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:58 AM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2426] Re: Talk to Armed Force Recruiters for Referrals


I am looking to start an adult literacy program, but I have no idea how to get it off the ground.  I am centrally located in CT.  I am looking for advice! 

Thanks!


Sharon Wolf
sdwolf99 at mac.com



On Jul 28, 2008, at 7:06 PM, Virginia Pulver wrote:



The National Public Radio (NPR) audio-link (below)  may be of interest to adult literacy professionals.  While the film being reviewed is about an Army recruiter, there is quite a bit of discussion about how many Army applicants cannot pass the enlisted entrance exam – the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).  As a former Air Force Recruiter myself, I can tell you that the ASVAB helps classify an individual’s interests and potential skills, but so many applicants fail to score at a minimum level.  I even had college graduates who failed to pass this exam.
Why am I sharing this?  You may want to cultivate a relationship with local recruiters (from all branches) and see if they will give you referrals.  There are many motivated young adults who could benefit from the  literacy opportunities you can share with them.  I warn you though, some recruiters may be less inclined to work with you, but many of them may. 
(FYI: if the link does not work, cut and paste it or go to the NPR site and look on the Sunday morning Weekend Edition show.)
Life is good…and every day we each have so  many opportunities to make it better!
“Ginn”
Virginia J. Pulver, AmeriCorps*VISTA
Recruiting Consultant, NM Coalition for Literacy
3209-B Mercantile Court, Santa Fe NM    87507
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YOU can become a volunteer adult literacy tutor or 
refer adult learners for FREE 1-1 tutoring!
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Subject: NPR.org - Film Details Frustrations Of Army Recruiter : NPR
Virginia thought you would be interested in this story: Film Details Frustrations Of Army Recruiter : NPR
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92971946 <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92971946&sc=emaf&sc=emaf> &sc=emaf&sc=emaf
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