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 19 years of age

• Patient and non-judgemental

• Complete a criminal record check

We accept applications all year. Next training: October

Download the Volunteer Information Package or

apply now by filling in the form below:

[contact-form to='hello@readsurreywhiterock.com' subject='Volunteer tutor application'][contact-field label='First and Last name' type='name' required='1'/][contact-field label='Email address (example: read@example.com)' type='email' required='1'/][contact-field label='Phone Number (example:604-555-5555)' type='text' required='1'/][contact-field label='Why do you want to become a Tutor?' type='textarea' required='1'/][contact-field label='Please tell us about yourself (work/volunteer experience, hobbies, interests, etc)' type='textarea' required='1'/][/contact-form]

We are grateful for all cash and in-kind donations we receive. We are in the process of applying for Charitable status. Until then we cannot give out charitable tax receipts.

• We gratefully accept e-transfer donations to hello@readsurreywhiterock.com

• Donate your empties to us at any Return-It Express. Simply use our phone number 778-242-7323 to tag your bags. All money raised goes to support literacy in Surrey and White Rock.

• Donate today to READ Surrey White Rock via our online donation.

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.

People with low literacy are often hidden in society. Help us reach those who need help but 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.

You can learn more about it here.

According to Decoda fact-sheets:

Over 500,000 British Columbians have challenges with literacy. (16% of British Columbians are at Level 1 literacy or below.)