North Taranaki Midweek

Adults helped to reach goals

- MARIE RIORDAN

Taranaki Adult Literacy Services is a not for profit community group that provides adult literacy, numeracy and learning assistance to adults at no cost.

The aim of the Trust is that adult students are encouraged and supported to develop their own learning goals and to formulate individual learning plans that best address their particular needs. Students learn at their own pace at a time that suits them.

There are also a variety of other roles that are being developed; so if you have an interest and skills in Marketing , Photograph­y and / or Videograph­y your knowledge will be well utilised; as there is a need to build resources to support the Tutors.

Also do you remember what is was like to learn the Road Code, and believe you could help support

‘‘Here is a chance to learn new skills that can then be used to improve the lifestyles of other adults.’’

others to study all classes of driver licence - there is a place for you too.

The initial induction and training for new volunteer Tutors is given on site and there is arequireme­nt to further develop your skills by completing a free online New Zealand Certificat­e in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) (Level 5).

Here is a chance to learn new skills that can then be used to improve the lifestyles of other adults. How good would that be! So if you are reading this and thinking - ‘I could do this!’ then please and register your interest by contacting Marie at Volunteeri­ng New Plymouth on (06) 7588-986, email at coordinato­r@volunteeri­ngnewplymo­uth.nz or phone or text 027 541 0577. Thank you for supporting those who make such a positive contributi­on to your local community.

 ??  ?? The aim of Taranaki Adult Literacy Services is that adult students are encouraged and supported to develop their own learning goals.
The aim of Taranaki Adult Literacy Services is that adult students are encouraged and supported to develop their own learning goals.

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