Welcome

Welcome to the LVA-Monroe County website! We believe the ability to read, write and communicate in English is critical to personal freedom.

Background: LVA began in 1984 under the auspices of Friends of the Library. Since then, we have helped over 4,000 students attain personal goals through increased literacy skills.

We are here.

Location: The Florida Keys are an elongated, arching chain of nearly 822 low lying islands, over 120 miles in length, connected by a single overseas highway; with LVA sites in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West, the distance between each is approximately 50 miles, making outreach our biggest challenge. Last year over 100 volunteer tutors assisted over 200 students countywide achieve personal goals through increased literacy skills.

Our Core Programs: Basic READ and English as a Second Language
Our Basic READ and ESL or English as a Second Language programs match a trained, certified, LVA volunteer tutor with his or her choice of student or students who read and write at the grade 0-grade 5.5 level and/or are limited English proficient. We ask that LVA tutors commit to two hours each week with their student. Tutors and students decide times and days of lessons. Lessons are student centered with the focus on student personal goals. Common goals are increasing reading and writing skills for personal satisfaction, increasing employment opportunities and obtaining U.S. Citizenship.

Volunteer Opportunities: If you can read and write and can spare a few hours a week, you can be a tutor. Training is required and free of charge. Please contact us.