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LV Greater Saco-Biddeford was established in 1974 and is a nationally accredited member of ProLiteracy America (formerly Literacy Volunteers of America).  Our purpose is to train volunteers to provide literacy tutoring, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction and adult education classroom support to low and non-literate adults from Biddeford, Saco, and the surrounding communities.

LV Greater Saco-Biddeford offers, FREE, confidential, student-centered, individual and small group tutoring to adults seeking to develop the literacy skills they need to reach important life goals like reading their first books, obtaining citizenship, writing letters to a child, taking care of personal bills and finding employment.

It is estimated that in our communities, as many as 20% of adults have low literacy skills, impacting their ability to find and maintain employment, help their children with school, or be informed, active citizens.  Others still enrolled in high school struggle due to poor reading/comprehension skills, and may not stay in school without finding the help they need.

We train volunteers to provide instruction in the following areas:

    * Basic Literacy

    * Life Skills

    * English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

    * Basic Consumer Math & Finances

    * Speaking Skills

    * Adult Education classroom support

    * G.E.D. preparation/Standardized testing

    * Licensing (Maine Driver's License, CDL)

LV Greater Saco-Biddeford has recently expanded both its programs and the geographic area where services are available.  We are now training tutors and serving the communities of Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Standish, Hollis, Buxton, Limington, Bar Mills, and Gorham.

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