Adult Programming
1:1 Adult Literacy Tutoring Program
VLC offers free one-on-one tutoring for adults (age 19 years and older) who are working to improve their literacy skills in reading, writing, spelling, math, and technology. Learners are carefully matched with trained tutors who use a learner-centered approach to work with learners to reach their goals.
Get support with:
- Basic Adult Education
- Upgrading high school courses
- Improving reading and writing to prepare for post-secondary
- Numeracy (math for day-to-day living, basic school math)
- Working on certification, licensing, training
- Learning the basics of how to use a computer, laptop, tablet, or cell phone
Upgrading your computer skills for work, school, and day-to-day life
English as a Second Language Groups
As of August 1, 2024, VLC is no longer offering conversational English Language support in group sessions or 1:1 tutoring. General literacy support is available for eligible learners.
Tech Tutoring (Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Program)
The goal of this program is to support adult learners in using technology safely and bridge the “digital divide”. Learners play a key role in identifying personal goals, challenges and available resources. VLC’s volunteer tutors can help learners master the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Reduce isolation with videochat or social media, learn how to safely navigate the internet, fill online forms, send emails, manage files, upskill for work or school, use office programs and more! Trained and screened tutors normally support in 1:1 settings, and small group sessions are being considered for the 2024/2025 season.
Intergenerational PenPal Club
The PenPal Club matches people aged 10 – 110! PenPals have at least a 20-year age difference and may choose to write their letters directly or via VLC. The PenPal Club is a great way to practice all your literacy skills, and to make lovely connections with others in the community. We can even supply stamps and stationery! For more information click here.
The Vancouver Island Correctional Centre Program
For the time being, this program is suspended due to Covid-19. Please check back for updates.
VLC supports a special program focused on adult literacy at the Vancouver Island Correctional Centre on Wilkinson Road, where inmates work toward high school equivalency or develop education-related skills. Volunteers, under the direction of a professional teacher employed by the Sooke School District, help inmates with formal classroom work related to high school graduation or other personal education programs. Some tutors work one-on-one with inmates who require additional tutoring, while others support in a classroom setting.