Volunteers are at the heart of any organization that is successful in its community. The Urban League of Champaign County relies on volunteers to add that 'special touch' to its programs. Listed below are a few volunteer opportunites presently available and their specific contacts.

Project READ literacy volunteer tutors help adults improve basic reading, writing, math, and English language skills. They work one-on-one with adult students and also assist teachers in Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, English as a Second Language, Transition to College, Family Education, and Workplace Education programs.

Requirements include: Twelve hours of training which earns you certification in literacy training. Call for weekday and evening training times. Tutors work throughout the Parkland College district. The number to call for training is (217)403-2023. For additional information, contact Pat Henry at (217)363-3333 ext 30 or via email at phenry@urbanleague.net. Make a difference in your community. Become a volunteer tutor today.

Requirements: Expertise needed for creating and editing articles for newsletter. This newsletter will take on two formats, web-based and hard-copy. Have the ability to work in-house or at home. This is an independent opportunity for someone needing little direction and supervision. For more or information, contact Laurie Bonnett at (217)363-3333 ext 22 or via email at lbonnett@urbanleague.net.