As such, The Reading Program offers individuals nine main projects in which they can volunteer. A vital part of defeating recidivism, community tutors help male and female inmates. Tutors work in three correctional facilities in Milpitas and San Jose. Peer tutors are also trained to work with fellow inmates. This project helps clients in three county Alcohol and Drug recovery houses.
Tutors help clients acquire literacy skills as they learn to live a clean and sober life.
Perinatal Literacy Tutors work with pregnant women and new moms who are in an outpatient substance abuse program. Tutors help promote literacy in the home, thus breaking the cycle of illiteracy. In 1994, The Reading Program proudly announces its newest project - Famtrack. The Reading Program is one of five programs in California who will be matching volunteers to work with families to promote family reading times, home libraries, and use of the libraries. Each family will have at least one child who is 5 or under.