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When we first learned to read, the letters magically came together to form words and paragraphs, opening a wide, wonderful world. Some adults haven’t experienced the magic yet. Sixty-six percent of Cleveland adults are functionally illiterate, living in a smaller world than necessary. You can do something to help. Seeds of Literacy, an adult education program, needs volunteers for their GED prep and Adult Basic Education in-person and virtual programs.

While the impact can be huge, the time commitment to volunteer is minimal. Tutoring sessions are two hours long and are offered three times a day, four days a week, with flexibility for students as well as tutors, says Seeds of Literacy president and CEO Bonnie Entler.

“You can tutor as often as you like, whatever days fit your schedule, even if it’s different each week. If you have a high school diploma, patience, and a desire to make a very real difference, you can be a tutor,” she says.

Learn more at seedsofliteracy.org.