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The Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust is a non-profit organisation that assists adults and teenagers living in rural areas (or who are otherwise isolated) with literacy and numeracy. Tuition is free and our tutors can coach you over the phone or Skype.
Our volunteer coaches work with a student from 3-5 days a week for 30 minutes a day, using phone, mail, fax and video-conference. Students are able to access our online practice software if they have access to a computer with internet or can get to a library computer. The Trust runs school holiday Catchup Literacy Camps for high school students who want to improve their literacy skills.

Volunteer with us! Your help can make an invaluable difference for someone like Michael Kingpotiki who learned to read and write in his 50s and is now an author: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/498794/man-who-learned-to-read-and-write-in-his-late-50s-becomes-an-author

Available Roles:

Support and Mentor New Volunteer Coaches

We are looking for people who enjoy encouraging others, building genuine connections, and helping others stay motivated when things become challenging while they go through Literacy Coach Training.

  • Mentoring
  • Both/Flexible
  • Home Based
  • Ref: 1737

Adobe Captivate Advisor

Create learning modules using Adobe Captivate. Mentor another volunteer using the software.

  • IT
  • Both/Flexible
  • Home Based, All Areas
  • Ref: 1654

Community Ambassador - Russell

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Russell
  • Ref: 1732

Community Ambassador - Waipu

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Waipu
  • Ref: 1731

Community Ambassador - Paihia

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Paihia
  • Ref: 1721

Community Ambassador - Kawakawa

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Kawakawa
  • Ref: 1720

Community Ambassador - Kaikohe

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Kaikohe
  • Ref: 1716

Community Ambassador - Mangawhai

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Mangawhai
  • Ref: 1715

Community Ambassador - Kaitaia

Play an active role in your Kaitaia community by supporting adults and teens to access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you’ll raise awareness, build community connections, and promote access to literacy assistance.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Kaitaia
  • Ref: 1711

Community Ambassador - Dargaville

Play an active role in your Dargaville community by supporting adults and teens to access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you’ll raise awareness, build community connections, and promote access to literacy assistance.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Dargaville
  • Ref: 1710

Community Ambassador - Kerikeri

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Kerikeri
  • Ref: 1698

Community Ambassador - Whangarei

Make a difference in your community by helping adults and teens access free reading and writing support. As a Community Ambassador, you'll raise awareness, build connections, and ensure those struggling with literacy know assistance is available.

  • Promotion
  • Both/Flexible
  • Whangarei
  • Ref: 1697

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