Helping People

reach their literacy goals

I NEED HELP

Partners is a safe, welcoming program where you can improve your literacy skills without fear or shame.
You are welcome here.

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER

Our Partners adult literacy program is free and offers one-to-one tutoring to adult learners.
You can make a difference!

I WANT TO SUPPORT

One agency cannot solve the problem of low literacy.
That is why organizations, businesses and people in our community must all work together to find solutions.

Literacy Stats in British Columbia

Of British Columbia adults struggle with basic literacy skills. This affects everything from job opportunities and filling out forms to understanding health and safety instructions

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Of adults in British Columbia find it hard to calculate medicine dosage, use information from graphs, or fill out a log book at work due to low numeracy skills

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* Statistics provided by Decoda as part of their literacy facts and figures; to learn more about them, click here.

READ Surrey/White Rock is helping to change these shocking statistics. Each small step makes a difference to the lives of the people we assist. For many, improving their reading, writing, and math skills is life changing.

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Get Involved

Become a volunteer tutor

Our Partners adult literacy program is free and offers one-to-one tutoring to adult learners. Visit our volunteer page for eligibility criteria and to apply.

Make a donation

Donate today to READ Surrey White Rock via our online donation form.
Donate your empties to us from your personal Return-It Express account using this link.
All money raised goes to support literacy in Surrey and White Rock.

Become a board member

We are a friendly, active board. Maybe you want to join us? Click here for a Board Member Job Description or email us at hello@readsurreywhiterock.com.

Find more ways to get involved

The people who need help and the people who can give help are all part of the same community. There are many ways you can help literacy by getting involved with READ.

See more ways to Get Involved here.

How do I recognize someone who struggles with literacy?

Here are some clues that may indicate someone is struggling with literacy.
Avoids taking documents or printed material from you. (Says things like I’ll take them home and return them later.)
Avoids filling out forms or reading in front of you (Says things like I don’t have my glasses or Sorry, I have a headache right now).
Repeatedly turns down opportunities for advancement. (Not right now.)
Repeatedly postpones requests to take training, write exams, or get certifications.
Does not follow written health or safety procedures.
Does not follow emailed or mailed instructions (eg., misses appointments)

If you know someone who struggles with literacy, tell them about us.
If you have questions about how to support literacy in your workplace, call us at 1-778-242-7323.

We couldn't do our work without the help of our Sponsors, Supporters and Friends of READ

About

We are a small group of volunteers who believe in the importance of helping others to reach their literacy goals.

READ Surrey/White Rock Society is a registered charity 812707644RR0001

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+1 778 242 7323

hello@readsurreywhiterock.com

PO Box 88526 Newton RPO, Surrey, BC V3W 0X1