Literacy Volunteers of Illinois Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois is a statewide organization that develops and supports volunteer literacy programs to help families, adults, and out-of-school teens improve their literacy skills. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it provides technical assistance and training to affiliated programs across the state and has placed over 500 national service members in adult literacy programs. Its long-term aims include building a network of trained tutors, fostering student leadership, and broadening access to literacy services. The organization emphasizes values such as courtesy, dignity and respect, integrity, non-discrimination, sound fiscal management, and honoring commitments. With a modest-size staff and statewide reach, it works to raise awareness of literacy support throughout Illinois.