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.

This is what our tutors say about working with a learner …

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“I am extremely proud to be associated with him and he has been a joy to work with.”

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“This undertaking has been an amazing learning experience for me. …. We both come away from our weekly meetings having learned something new. This program is making a difference in both of our lives.”

Here are ways you can get involved

Our Partners adult literacy program is free and offers one-to-one tutoring to adult learners.

Minimum requirements for volunteer tutors are:

  • Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Patient and non-judgemental
  • Complete a criminal record check

 

To learn more about volunteering:

  1. Download and review the Volunteer Info Package 2025
  2. Contact us or fill in the form below:

    We are grateful for all cash and in-kind donations we receive.

    1. Donate to READ Surrey White Rock via CanadaHelps.
    2. Donate securities via CanadaHelps 

     

    As a friend, supporter or partner you will be recognized!

    Friends: $1-$999

    You will be recognized on our website

    Supporters: $1000-$7499

    You will be recognized on our website and our print materials

    Sponsors: $7500+

    Your organization’s name will be recognized on our website and in all print materials featuring your logo and name. We are actively visiting community organizations and will mention your name in all community presentations and events.

     

    All donations will receive a tax receipt.  Registered Charitable Business Number 812707644RR0001

    DONATE YOUR RETURNABLE BOTTLES TO LITERACY

    Donate to us directly from your Return-It Express account: 

      1. Open your Personal Return-It Express Account.  If you don’t have one, sign up for free – it takes less than 5 minutes.

      2. Make a one-time transfer or set up automatic donations to READ Surrey/White Rock Society. You can change your donation preferences at any time.

      3. Use this link or scan the QR Code below to start donating your returns to READ.   

     

    All proceeds support literacy in Surrey and White Rock.

    People with low literacy are often hidden in society. Help us reach those who need help by printing out this Partners poster and putting it up in your neighbourhood or workplace.

    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

    The Surrey White Rock Literacy Task Group is a community alliance that coordinates and integrates literacy work in Surrey and White Rock.  We welcome:

    • organizations
    • businesses
    • individuals

     

    If you care about literacy and want to make a difference in the community, join us!

    According to Decoda more than 700,000 British Columbians have significant challenges with literacy. 

    Help us raise awareness of the importance of literacy and the challenges people face.  Here’s what you can do

    To learn more about how you can help please send an email to

    hello@readsurreywhiterock.com