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How We Can Help

Do you want to read, write, spell or speak English better? We can help. We will provide you with your own tutor who can help you reach your goals. Our services are free and confidential. Call us today at (207) 947-8451.

These are some of the things we can help you do:

  • Read to your children
  • Read your mail, recipes, prescriptions, etc.
  • Study for your high school diploma or HiSet (formerly GED)
  • Get a driver’s license
  • Read the paper, books, or the Internet
  • Keep your job or get a better one
  • Study for your U.S. citizenship test
  • Speak English
  • Improve your self-confidence

Want help today? Call our office at (207) 947-8451. Or follow the directions below to fill out an application.

Basic Literacy Student Application

Use this form if you want help with reading, writing, or spelling and English is your first language. If you can’t complete the form, that is okay. Fill out as much as you can.

You can complete this PDF form online, then download and email it to us. Or print it out and send it to our mailing address, on the form.

English Language Student Application

Use this form if English is not your first language. If you can’t complete the form, that is okay. Fill out as much as you can.

You can complete this PDF form online, then download and email it to us. Or print it out and send it to our mailing address, on the form.


Our students have very different backgrounds. They come to us with very different goals. Whatever they hope to achieve, Literacy Volunteers is here to help. You can read a few stories from our students here.