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Volunteer Opportunities at Community Literacy Centers for a Brighter Future

Get involved with Community Literacy Centers to create a powerful impact while tutoring in one of our classes. It is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have.

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As the Oldest Free Adult Learning Center in Oklahoma, CLC is Committed to Transforming Lives Through Learning English Conversations

As the oldest free adult learning center in Oklahoma, it is a privilege to offer safe spaces to grow, overcome challenges, and help people achieve their dreams.

Our students come to us because they want more from their lives. They’ve been held back by not being a US citizen, not understanding English, or missing out on higher education opportunities because they never finished high school. We want to empower others and build a legacy of hope for each person who joins our programs.

Here we believe that true change happens when a community comes together. By exploring our volunteer opportunities in Oklahoma, you’re not only giving back, but you’re also investing in a future where every adult has a chance to learn and succeed, no matter which stage of life they’re in. Whether you’re passionate about teaching English language skills, helping someone pass the HiSET, or feeling called to support programs that lift up the Oklahoma City community, your generosity helps us change the lives of people ready for more.

There’s nothing more important than an education and it has taken many years for me to understand that. My life has been full of good and bad. I quit school at a very young age. I went to work and worked hard all my life. I thought that education wasn’t important. But as I got older, I found out how wrong I was. How could I tell my children they had to go to school when I didn’t? With what I’ve learned from CLC I’m able to further my education. Thank you for helping us become all that we can be.

I want more out of life and to be able to provide for my kids. Reading has been holding me back. I no longer wanted to be at a fourth grade reading level. It is never too late to learn. Learning is fun and enjoyable. I would like to thank everyone who has donated their time, money, and every teacher who teaches the classes. Thanks for giving adults a second chance in education to learn, improve ourselves, our lives and our children’s lives. I’m very grateful for Community Literacy Centers.

I like CLC classes because they give me the opportunity to learn more for me and my kids. There are a lot of things I didn’t know before coming to class, and now I can help my kids with their homework. My kids told me once that they were proud of me because I was going to school to learn like them. That encouraged me to keep going to class. I am very happy that there are centers like CLC that help people like me to be successful in their life.

Thank you to the people who donate to the CLC program. I enjoy coming to class to learn to read and spell. Donations from special people have changed my life.

I like that CLC classes are teaching me to read and write. It makes me proud of myself because i can get through life better now. I’m glad there are classes like this so that adults can learn how to read and write. It’s a different process than when you were a kid.

Our Mission Drives Success
in Our Community

We know that when adults learn, they open the door to better chances. Opportunities include: learning to read, growing their careers, being the first in generations to get their High School diploma, or even taking the steps to become a United States citizen. We understand that dreams become bigger when we expand our way of thinking, which is why our vision is to create a ripple effect in learning, hope, and success across generations in Oklahoma County.

Community Literacy Centers was founded in 1987 originally because we noticed that higher incarceration rates were related to lower literacy achievement. We’ve continued our work because we’ve seen the difference that comes with giving adults the chance to learn something new.

Community Literacy Centers students who succeed in their programs are now able to:

Help their children with their homework
Make appointments online
Progress in their career
Dream bigger for their life
Create a legacy of learning
Build self-esteem and independence

Through our efforts, we’ve helped thousands of Oklahoma County residents change the course of their lives through our classes. Learning to read may seem so simple to many of us, but to the people who have spent their lives with low literacy skills, learning to read, or speak English means everything.

Get Involved with Community Literacy Centers

Through CLC volunteer opportunities in Oklahoma County, your involvement allows us to increase our impact and provide a welcoming environment for every adult who joins our programs.

You can get involved by:

Our volunteer opportunities are the very core of how we serve over 750 adults every year since 1987. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about helping students improve their literacy skills. Every hour that you volunteer helps us continue to offer free programs to ensure that adults from all backgrounds can overcome the stigma associated with adults in need of services while learning in a nurturing classroom environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a certified teacher to volunteer as a teacher?

No. Volunteers do not need to have a teaching background or certification. All of our classes are taught by certified teachers. If you’re passionate about supporting learning, you can help by assisting our teachers with classroom activities or providing individual attention to those students who require additional help.

Where do volunteer activities take place?

Our volunteer opportunities are flexible to fit the needs of our students (and volunteers!) Some of our classes are held in person at local libraries and community centers throughout the OKC metro area. We also need volunteers for our online classes.

How does volunteering at CLC impact the community?

Volunteering at CLC creates a lasting, positive ripple effect throughout our community. When you volunteer or assist in other ways, you help break down barriers and empower adults to learn and succeed. These opportunities not only improve our student’s lives, but it also strengthens their families and the communities they’re involved in as a whole. Your support helps us build a legacy of hope and progress, giving every adult a chance to reach their full potential and achieve dreams they might have never thought were possible.

Supporting CLC as a Whole

Through volunteering, donations, advocacy, and spreading the word about our work, it allows us to continue our mission and support adults who are ready to take the next steps in their lives. Your generous contributions help us provide essential resources for teaching – including materials for teaching basic literacy and English language skills and tools to help adults obtain their HiSET certification or U.S. Citizenship.

Every donation contributes to helping more people who are ready to change the course of their lives. All support, whether financial, volunteer work, or through advocacy plays a crucial role in preserving the legacy of our free adult learning programs. Together, we can ensure that every adult in Oklahoma has an opportunity to take action, to want more from their lives, and to make generational ripple effects by improving literacy, getting their High School diploma, or taking steps to become a U.S. citizen.

Together we can ensure that every person has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

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