Adult literacy volunteers needed across county

Volunteers Needed for Adult Literacy Services in Solano County

FAIRFIELD — Solano County Library Adult Literacy Services is seeking volunteers to provide tutoring for adults in Fairfield, Suisun City, Cordelia, Dixon, Rio Vista, Vacaville, and Vallejo. The program offers both in-person and online tutoring options.

According to the Library Services, over 100,000 adults in Solano County face difficulties with reading and writing, which poses challenges in their daily lives and employment. Furthermore, children of parents who struggle with literacy are more likely to experience similar difficulties. By teaching adults to read, write, and speak English, the impact can extend far beyond the individual, benefiting the entire community.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. Goal 4: Quality Education – By providing adult literacy services, the program contributes to ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
2. Goal 1: No Poverty – Improving literacy skills can enhance employment opportunities and contribute to reducing poverty in the community.
3. Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities – Addressing literacy challenges among adults helps to reduce inequalities and promote equal opportunities for all.
4. Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Literacy skills are essential for individuals to access and understand health information, promoting better health outcomes.

How to Get Involved

• Contact Solano County Library Adult Literacy Services to express your interest in becoming a volunteer tutor.
• Indicate your preferred location for tutoring, whether in person or online.
• Training and support will be provided to volunteers to ensure they have the necessary skills and resources.

Join the effort to make a difference in Solano County by helping adults improve their literacy skills. Together, we can create a more inclusive and prosperous community.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDGs Addressed

• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

2. Specific Targets

• SDG 4.6: By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
• SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status.
• SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.

3. Indicators

• Number of adults in Solano County who receive literacy tutoring services.
• Number of adults in Solano County who improve their reading and writing skills through literacy tutoring.
• Number of adults in Solano County who gain employment or experience improved daily living as a result of improved literacy skills.
• Number of children in Solano County whose parents receive literacy tutoring services.
• Number of children in Solano County who experience improved academic performance as a result of their parents’ improved literacy skills.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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