The Twin Lakes Literacy Council, a nonprofit based in Mountain Home, is calling for additional volunteers to help expand its services. The organization provides free one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, math, English as a second language, and other essential skills to adults and students in Baxter County.
Barbara Kohns, a representative of the Literacy Council, stated that more volunteers are necessary to continue serving the increasing number of individuals seeking support. Currently, the Council assists 63 adults and 17 students throughout the area.
The Council offers flexible one-hour daily sessions designed to teach reading, writing, and math, as well as prepare individuals for workforce opportunities. For some participants, learning English as a second language is a key focus of the tutoring program. Kohns noted the personal fulfillment that tutors often experience, emphasizing the rewarding success stories of those who benefit from the council's programs.
Individuals interested in volunteering as tutors can contact the Literacy Council at 870-425-7323 or visit their website at twinlakesliteracy.org. The Council’s office, located at 1218 Bradley Drive, Suite 14 in Mountain Home, operates Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Those who join as volunteers will contribute to an impactful mission of helping adults and students gain critical skills that improve their quality of life and opportunities.