Free Adult Education in Chatham County
Financial literacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about people, real lives, and the lasting effect that knowledge can have on families and their community. At Chatham Literacy, that impact comes to life through all of our programs, including our Financial Literacy course, and through the work of tutors like Lily Brabble and learner-entrepreneurs like […]
We always need tutors, but our greatest need right now is volunteers willing to serve as instructors for adults 18 years or older within Siler City. As a tutor, you will volunteer 1 to 2 times per week, teaching for 2 hours each time. Overall commitment is 3 to 5 hours per week. NO EXPERIENCE […]
A Letter from Vicki Newell, Executive Director Dear Friends, We had a great year at Chatham Literacy. We continued to grow our organization and enhanced our offerings for our students. We forged new partnerships in the community with a variety of businesses and organizations. We also expanded our programs and our geographical reach into rural […]
At Chatham Literacy, we’re all about making a difference in our community through tutoring adults, and we’re lucky to have amazing volunteers like Marian Olson. We recently caught up with Marian to chat about her journey in adult literacy and the joy she finds in helping others. A Journey of Dedication Marian has been part […]
Your presence as a tutor at Chatham Literacy will be missed! Meet Debbi Carter, a dedicated tutor with a heart for literacy and community! With over six years of volunteering at Chatham Literacy under her belt, Debbi has been a beacon of knowledge and support for adult learners. We celebrate her as she begins a […]
Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience? Got some free time on your hands? Chatham Literacy is seeking volunteers to serve as instructors to adults 18 years and older. WE ESPECIALLY NEED TUTORS IN SILER CITY! We need tutors for:– Reading, Writing and Math;– English for Speakers of Other Languages;– Citizenship Preparation;– Financial Literacy […]
This past Monday, in collaboration with Galloway Ridge and The Governors Club, 11 tutors were trained for the new and exciting partnership we are starting with Galloway Ridge and The Governors Club. This partnership brings tutor training to residents in both locations and they are then paired up with a student who is also a […]
After three plus years Chatham Literacy says goodbye to Kayla McCline and wishes her success on her new career path! Kayla has accepted a new position that is an amazing opportunity for her and her family. She has been a huge part of our team at Chatham Literacy. It is with great joy and yet […]
Sharing stories like tutor Vicky Klementowicz and her student Joanna are such a blessing. Vicky, now a US Citizen, was born in Australia and lived in several different places across Europe. Having moved here from another country she understands the culture shock and language barriers others face. Her desire to tutor comes from a place […]
If you can remember, we all took a civics class back in high school. We learned about the inner workings of our government and the reasons why we function the way that we do. The question is, how well did we pay attention during class? Could we pass a naturalization test if we had to […]
