VLC adapts to your child’s learning needs through online and in-person learning options. Learners do not pay a fee as these programs are subsidized, relying on public grants and private donations.
During the 2024/25 school year, we are focusing programs on literacy support for the grades/ages listed below.
Note: We are unable to offer English Language Learning or additional subject support for new registrations this school year. Check back in Spring 2025 for updates to our programming.
- Exchange letters with caring adult PenPals
- For more information:
- PenPal Club↗
- Volunteer reading support
- on-line or in person
- For more information:
- 1:1 Volunteer Tutoring↗
- Small group and 1:1 after school reading program
- For more information:
- Reading Blast
- Secure online reading groups of up to 3 students
- For more information:
- eReading ↗
- An in-school reading program
- provides extra reading support for students in Grades 2-4
We are looking for volunteers to read with children in schools!
A Little Word About VLC’s Role in Child and Youth Literacy in the Community
We evaluate each case individually and provide referral suggestions if the child or youth is outside of the scope that our volunteer and paid tutors can provide.
Victoria Literacy Connection is a piece of a very complex literacy puzzle in our community. We are strictly a literacy organization. VLC offers services for those who are in the “grey area”, meaning those who do not have a behavioural or learning challenge, but who simply need that extra reinforcement to advance their literacy skills.
If your child has learning and/or behavioural challenges that go beyond VLC capacity, we would recommend contacting either the Learning Curve or Five Behaviour and Education Consulting Services Inc., which have staff to accommodate your child’s specific learning needs.