Colin's story
“As a former high school teacher, I can fully appreciate the benefits the individualised learning experience the 26Ten, Libraries Tasmania program affords.
I personally find it rewarding to be able to offer the flexibility of content across both literacy and numeracy our clients need, at both a time and place convenient to them, in an encouraging atmosphere.
It is satisfying to see clients grow in confidence and self-esteem as new skills are learnt and goals achieved, things which they previously may have thought were unobtainable.”
There are over 1300 adult literacy volunteers around Tasmania. They work with Libraries Tasmania to support people who want to build their skills in reading, writing, spelling and maths. If you are interested in finding out more, head to our Volunteer with 26Ten page.
More success stories:
Launceston Northern Suburbs 26Ten Community
“We don’t want anyone to be held back because they can’t read or write.”
Brian has been empowered to see life in a whole new way
“I’m able to raise my head and walk around and go ‘yeah I can do this now’, I can do things that I never thought possible. I’m living life the way that I never thought possible.”