Turning Pages Turns 50

We give thanks to all for being able to help adults in the Columbia area for 50 years raise their literacy levels; but moreover, through literacy training, helping adults make changes in their lives, in their workplaces, and in their communities that have improved the quality of life for all.

Debbie Yoho, former director of Turning Pages will be our featured speaker and actor and comedian Hal Guyon will make a special appearance.

We will gather on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 6 – 8 pm at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 2062 N. Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204.

If you have been involved with Turning Pages or are interested in what we do, we would love for you to join us. Please RSVP by phone 803-782-1210 or email literacycolumbia@gmail.com

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TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Help an adult learn to read, speak English, or get their GED with one-on-one tutoring in local libraries.  You can make a difference in a person’s life and in yours, too.  Learn what you need to get started as a volunteer tutor for Turning Pages. Turning Pages will hold a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by February 21, 2018 at literacycolumbia@gmail.com pr call 803-782-1210 if you are planning to attend.

Turning Pages looks forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our lifeblood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring. Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form or by sending an email to info@turning-pages.org.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

As a volunteer tutor you will be matched with an adult learner, meeting twice a week for an hour and a half at a private space provided by a local library.  You will be helping the learner improve his or her reading, writing, math, or computer skills or prepare for the GED.  Turning Pages provides all materials free.  The Orientation will give you valuable information on working with adult learners as well as providing some practical tools you can use with your learner now.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Turning Pages Feb 2018 Poster

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

 

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 5 to 7 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 5 to 7 pm

Turning Pages will hold a Tutor Orientation Make-up Session on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 5-7 pm in our 2062 N. Beltline First Christian Church training center. Pease RSVP if you plan to attend at literacycolumbia@gmail.com.

The First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda restaurant).

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our lifeblood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring. Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form or by sending an email to info@turning-pages.org.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

 

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

Turning Pages looks forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our lifeblood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring. Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form or by sending an email to info@turning-pages.org.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

As a volunteer tutor you will be matched with an adult learner, meeting twice a week for an hour and a half at a private space provided by a local library.  You will be helping the learner improve his or her reading, writing, math, or computer skills or prepare for the GED.  Turning Pages provides all materials free.  The Orientation will give you valuable information on working with adult learners as well as providing some practical tools you can use with your learner now.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

 

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our lifeblood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring. Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form or by sending an email to info@turning-pages.org.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

 

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our lifeblood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring. Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form or by sending an email to info@turning-pages.org.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

 

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Monday, May 22, 2017 from 5:30 – 7 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Monday, May 22, 2017, from 5:30 to 7 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Monday, May 22, 2017, from 5:30 to 7 pm at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our life-blood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form
Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

 

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, May 13, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our life-blood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form
Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.

Midlands Gives May 2, 2017

Help our organization grow by giving on May 2, 2017 as part of Midlands Gives. Details are located at the MidlandsGives website.

How will the Midlands Gives dollars raised impact this organization?
Contributions will provide our learners custom-designed materials, resources, and technology for reading, writing, ESL and GED preparation. Contributions will also provide tutors with best practices and technology for training their learners to meet their unique needs.

Mission Statement
To enable functionally illiterate adults in Richland and Lexington counties to acquire the literacy and life skills necessary to participate productively in their homes, workplaces, and community.

How does this organization impact its community?
By offering customized one-on-one and small group literacy training for adults, we will reduce the illiteracy rate of the population served and improve their standard of living, thereby adding productive citizens to the workforce and raising the overall quality of life in the community.

Turning Pages is partnering with the Flight Deck Restaurant located just off Hwy-378/Sunset Blvd and Hwy-6 at 109 Old Chapin Road, Lexington, SC. Flight Deck owners Angela and Ted Stambolitis are long term supporters of adult literacy in the Midlands. Learn more about Turning Pages at our information kiosk at the entrance to this top rated restaurant. Stop for lunch between 11 am and 2 pm.

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

TUTOR ORIENTATION: Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Turning Pages will be welcoming new volunteer tutors to a Tutor Orientation session on Saturday, March 25, from 10-12:30 at our central location in the First Christian Church, 2062 Beltline Boulevard (park in the lower church parking lot across the street from ACE Hardware and Casa-Linda Restaurant). Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at literacycolumbia@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

We at Turning Pages look forward to having you on our team of volunteers, our life-blood, as we help adult learners turn the page to their own possibilities with one-on-one and small group literacy tutoring.

Sign up to volunteer with Turning Pages on our interest form
Please come and invite anyone you know who wants to make a life-changing difference in someone’s life through literacy tutoring.

The session is recommended for all prospective volunteers who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, computer skills, ESL–English as a Second Language, and GED prep). The session is free. Here’s your opportunity to help an adult turn the pages to their own opportunities.

Please RSVP

More information about volunteering can be found at our volunteer page or by contacting us at 803-782-1210.