Virtual Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
Join us for a Volunteer Information Session to learn all about the volunteer options offered by the Literacy Council. Register here for this virtual session.
Events for June 2 - June 1
20 events found.
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FeaturedGiving Tuesday
For sixty-three years, the Literacy Council of Frederick County has been helping adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. During this time, more than 10,000 students have worked with the Literacy Council and improved their literacy skills, which enabled them to be a thriving part of their communities in Frederick County. Just this year, 195 volunteers have...
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FeaturedDecember Meet Up
Join us and run/ walk the LCFC Run for Literacy Virtual 5K. Meet us at Baker Park at the entrance to the Edward P Thomas Memorial Pool on Saturday, December 6th. You can register in advance or donate at the meet up, either way you will leave with your medal! Register: Run for Literacy Virtual...
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FeaturedLife Skills December Workshops
We are so excited to offer three workshops during the month of December! These are open to current students who are intermediate or higher ESL learners and native English speakers, along with interested volunteers. The Resilient You Workshop Online - December 10th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM Interactive session to discover strategies to build confidence,...
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Virtual Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
Join us for a Volunteer Information Session to learn all about the volunteer options offered by the Literacy Council. Register here for this virtual session.
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Tutor Training Workshop
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session (VIS) or an approved alternative...
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Tutor Training Workshop
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session (VIS) or an approved alternative...
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Tutor Training Workshop
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session (VIS) or an approved alternative...
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Eating to Thrive: how to Make the Change to Healthy Diet – Open to volunteers and learners
Join Alison Wexler, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Board President of The Common Market Co-op, to learn how to make the change to a healthy diet. You will identify what a healthy diet is, your reasons to making this life change, how to define your goals, and how to stay motivated. Join us...
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Professional Development
Professional development on the new Tutoring Program Testing Procedure.
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Volunteer Information Session
We are seeking volunteers to be trained as tutors for our one-to-one/small group tutoring program. In addition, we are also seeking volunteers with teaching experience and/or experience working with English Language Learners to lead ESL classes that will meet weekly for 60-90 minutes for 10-12 weeks. Classes are currently in-person and virtual on Zoom.
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Tutor Training Workshop
Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session (VIS) or an approved alternative...
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Virtual Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
Join us for a Volunteer Information Session to learn all about the volunteer options offered by the Literacy Council. Register here for this virtual session.
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FeaturedOliver James: Unread
Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll Street, Frederick, United StatesJoin us at the Frederick Book Arts Center on February 22 at 4 PM for an author talk and signing. Oliver James will discuss his journey to literacy. This event is cohosted by Curious Iguana.
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Featured2026 Unity Campaign
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 36 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities. The campaign is focused on funding programs directly supporting...
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FeaturedOliver James Author Talk
Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll Street, Frederick, United StatesOur Oliver James event is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 4th, at 6 PM. The event is at the Frederick Book Arts Center located at 127 S Carroll Street. We hope to see you there!
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Virtual Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
Join us for a Volunteer Information Session to learn all about the volunteer options offered by the Literacy Council. Register here for this virtual session.
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Digital Literacy Workshops
Join us for our Digital Literacy Workshops. They are open to native English-speaking residents and high intermediate ESL residents. Registration is required. Register here.
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GED Math Workshops
Tackle GED Math with Mary Snyder, LCFC volunteer and professional librarian, in our GED Math Workshop series. Join us at the LCFC office for an in-person workshop on March 16 and online workshops on February 17, February 23, and March 27. Register for the areas you need. Registration link.
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Life Skills: Write a Personal Statement for Your LinkedIn or Resume
Join Tom Buck, Morgan State University and Baltimore County Community College writing teacher, to craft a personal statement that can be used on your LinkedIn, resume, or both! This workshop is open to volunteers, native English speaking students, and intermediate or higher ESL learners. Registration is required: Life Skills 2026 Workshop Registration. *Workshop signups are...