Literacy Society Of The North Okanagan is a
Community Resources Charity located in Vernon, BC.
Services Provided by Literacy Society Of The North Okanagan
One to One Children's Literacy Program - we train & supervise volunteers to read with children in grades 1 to 6. More than 150 volunteers support about 275 children each year. We partner with 17 elementary schools in the region. Skills Boost After School tutoring program - qualified teachers work one-to-one or in small groups with referred children whose families cannot afford to pay a tutor. Teen Junction Youth Centre - a drop-in centre where "at risk" youth are provided with: hot meals, snacks, free supervised internet and computers, recreation (basketball, skateboarding, ping pong table and music) and referrals to other agencies. Senior Support Program - Match volunteers to help seniors with their computer and technology skills.
