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Literacy Council Plans Tutor Training The York County Literacy Council (YCLC) is seeking volunteers to tutor English as a Second Language (ESL) and native-born adult students. YCLC provides free and confidential literacy services to adults in York County. Tutors may help their student to study for their high school equivalency test or reach a literacy goal such as being able to read to their children, securing or improving employment, or working toward entry into an institution for higher learning. Volunteer tutors do not need a background in education to help someone to accomplish literacy goals. The next training will be held at York County Literacy Council, located in the United Way Building at 800 E. King St., York, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, and Thursdays, Oct. 4 and 11. Participants must attend all of the training sessions. The parking lot may be entered from Sherman Street. After completing the training, the tutors will meet with their student once
Volunteer tutors who completed the August training offered by the York County Literacy Council include (front, from left) Gina Secret, Kelly James, Deb Livingston, Sana Mango, (back) David Keperling, Mary Duttera, Liz Fontan, Deb Shipman, Darlene Hoover, Carol Dorsch, and Judith Quarrington. The next training will take place in October. per week for one and a half to two hours in a public location arranged by YCLC. YCLC coordinators will help tutors with selection of materials and lesson planning throughout the tutoring experience.
Requirements to be a tutor include a high school diploma or equivalent, sensitivity, patience, reliability, and attendance at training, pending a preliminary interview. To register for the training, readers may call 717-845-8719 or email
volunteers@yorkliteracy.org. For additional information, including a complete training schedule, readers may contact Rita at 717-845-8719 or cr.mgr@yorkliteracy.org or visit www.yorkliteracy.org.
Stores Generate Funds For Shelter
Tax Preparation Volunteers Sought
Re-Source York, represented by (from left) George Cramer, Bell and ReSource York board of directors; Averie Clark, Bellâs director of community engagement; Bethany Slapinski, Re-Source York board; and Fred Cluck, ReSource York executive director, donated $3,661 to Bell Socialization Services. The funds were generated through its store sales.
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are needed to help people, especially adults age 50 and older, file their taxes.
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Re-Source York (RSY), a Bell Socialization Services Inc. program, has generated $3,661 through its store sales. The funds are donated to Bell on a quarterly basis in support of Bell Family Shelter to help families transition from crisis situations to independent living in the community. Both RSY stores - Home Improvements, 161 E. Ninth Ave., York, and Home Furnishings, 405 Carlisle Ave., York - accept donations of quality home goods and building and renovation materials, which are sold at bargain prices. Both locations also offer job
training and employment for individuals involved with Bellâs Mental Health Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Bell Socialization Services Inc. is a nonprofit human services agency based in York that provides housing and living skills supports to individuals living with mental illness, people with intellectual disabilities, and homeless families. Since 1966, Bell programs have been providing an environment of support and empowerment to help people throughout the greater York and Hanover area improve their quality of living.
The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation Program is seeking volunteers in York County for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide is a program that offers free tax filing help for those people who need it most, especially adults age 50 and older, during the tax season. A variety of roles are available for individuals at every level of experience. Volunteer tax preparers will complete tax preparation training and IRS certification prior to working with taxpayers. After completing training, volunteers will receive continued support.
There is also a need for grassroots leadership, on-site greeters, and interpreters who can provide language assistance. Last year in York County, nearly 60 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers helped a total of more than 3,500 people file their federal and state tax returns. The program is offered at 14 sites in York County, including senior centers, churches, and libraries. For more information, readers may contact Dick Hershey at 717-741-1868 or yorkaarptaxaide@gmail.com.
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