The Literacy Program focuses on serving the needs of very low literacy adults throughout the county who cannot access, or succeed in traditional classroom setting. The Literacy Program's tutors and students make a commitment of one year, although they often remain with the program for several years. Tutors and students meet for a minimum of 2 hours weekly and complete a simple monthly report of hours and progress. Propective volunteers begin by attending a one-hour orientation session. The orientation provides an overview of the Literacy Program and describes the role of tutors and other volunteers in the program.
Participants learn about our tutor training process.
An opportunity to register for the tutor training class or find another volunteer position within the Literacy program will conclude the session. The Monterey Bay Retired Senior Volunteer Program is administered by the Volunteer Centers of Santa Cruz County and places volunteers 55 years of age and older in volunteer positions in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties. The benefits of RSVP membership include mileage reimbursement, a quarterly newsletter, and an annual recognition luncheon held each year in September. Return to top Transportation Program Volunteer drivers provide up to one ride a week for Senior Citizens or disabled persons to medical appointments, grocery shopping, or banking. Many people rely on this service to help them remain in their own homes, if they are not physically able to drive or take public transportation.