Literacy Volunteers Capital Region

Literacy Volunteers Capital Region We teach adults to read, write & speak English, empower our students to be advocates for themselves, and educate the larger community about literacy issues.

We teach people to read, write & speak English. Empower our students to be advocates for themselves. We educate the larger community about literacy issues.

Help us increase that number by volunteering today! Visit www.lvcapreg.org to learn more!
06/04/2026

Help us increase that number by volunteering today! Visit www.lvcapreg.org to learn more!

A wonderful time was had last week celebrating our amazing volunteers! Thank you for all that you do! 🎉🌺
06/01/2026

A wonderful time was had last week celebrating our amazing volunteers! Thank you for all that you do! 🎉🌺

For English language learners keeping a list of vocabulary words in English and in their native language can increase co...
05/12/2026

For English language learners keeping a list of vocabulary words in English and in their native language can increase comprehension and retention!

LVCR staff Emma and Steph presented at the annual conference on preparing women English language learners for employmen...
05/06/2026

LVCR staff Emma and Steph presented at the annual conference on preparing women English language learners for employment and independence. What a wonderful opportunity to share strategies and resources with other adult educators throughout the state!

Last week we celebrated one of our amazing tutors who received the Educator of the Year award! Charles has dedicated 8 ...
05/04/2026

Last week we celebrated one of our amazing tutors who received the Educator of the Year award! Charles has dedicated 8 years working with a class of English langauge learners at the Watervliet Library. His lessons are engaging, practical, and responsive and he incorporates humor to reduce anxiety. Congratulations Charles and thank you for all that you do! 🎉

Today is World Book Day! Let us know in the comments what your favorite books are!
04/23/2026

Today is World Book Day! Let us know in the comments what your favorite books are!

Not only is it volunteer appreciation week but it's also National Library Week! Libraries are more than just books - the...
04/22/2026

Not only is it volunteer appreciation week but it's also National Library Week! Libraries are more than just books - they’re spaces for learning, connection, and opportunity. Stop by your local library and see what’s waiting for you!

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make our work possible! We want to say tha...
04/20/2026

This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make our work possible! We want to say thank you for the time, patience, and care you give to help others succeed.

🎉 From “I can’t” to “I did”! A tutor shares her experience building her learner's confidence:"When I first met my studen...
04/16/2026

🎉 From “I can’t” to “I did”! A tutor shares her experience building her learner's confidence:
"When I first met my student he was not sure of all of the letters and sounds of the alphabet. A few weeks ago, I put a book in front of him for the first time. He looked at it and said, 'I can't read that.' But then he read it, and two more books. And he asked if he could take home books so we went up to the desk together and he got his first library card. He checked out three books that day."

Last week some of our tutors got together to explore ways to incorporate art into their lessons. These collaborative con...
04/13/2026

Last week some of our tutors got together to explore ways to incorporate art into their lessons. These collaborative conversations not only spark fresh ideas, but also strengthen our community of tutors who are dedicated to making learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all.

Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity!

Address

65 First Street
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+15182444650

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