Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County

Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County, Inc. is an organizational member of ProLiteracy (www.proliteracy.org).

We have small offices in two South County Public Libraries.
• North Port Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287, 941-861-1320, [email protected]
• Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave S., Venice, FL 34285, 941-861-1352, [email protected]. Go to www.LiteracyChangeLives.org to see North Port and Venice office hours. Staff is part-time, so email is the best way to make co

ntact and arrange an in-person meeting. Since 1982, Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County (LVSSC) has offered free tutoring to adults who want to improve their functional reading, writing, and English-speaking skills. LVSSC is affiliated with ProLiteracy America, the largest adult literacy organization in the United States, and has been recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to provide one-on-one tutoring and small group classes for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Basic Literacy at no cost to the adult learners. We will accomplish this by:
• Reaching out to adults who need literacy services
• Recruiting, training and supporting volunteer tutors
• Securing well-equipped, conveniently-located training facilities
• Providing effective training materials
• Partnering with other organizations, businesses, and government
• Raising awareness of literacy issues in the community
• Identifying and securing resources to meet the above goals

We empower adults through literacy to achieve their personal, family, and job-related goals.

Congratulations Simone! We are excited to have you join our team of 'difference-makers'. Your endless creativity, love ...
06/12/2026

Congratulations Simone! We are excited to have you join our team of 'difference-makers'. Your endless creativity, love for our students, and respect for what we do is much appreciated.

Congratulations on your appointment Serhii! We are excited to have you lead our programming and supervise our staff. ☺️...
06/05/2026

Congratulations on your appointment Serhii! We are excited to have you lead our programming and supervise our staff. ☺️
..Effective July 1, 2026...

05/14/2026
We are honored to announce that Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County was named as one of the 39 recipients acr...
05/01/2026

We are honored to announce that Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County was named as one of the 39 recipients across the US and Canada to be awarded the 2025 ProLiteracy National Book Fund grant! We were chosen for our dedication to helping adults improve their ability to understand and confidently communicate in English, and for our intent to use the instructional materials we will receive to increase our impact!
Thank you ProLiteracy for your support!

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we recognize the incredible individuals who give their time, patience, and compassion ...
04/21/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we recognize the incredible individuals who give their time, patience, and compassion to support adult learners in our community.

Our tutors do more than teach English.
They build confidence.
They open doors.
They change lives.

Because of you, a parent can speak to a teacher with confidence.
Because of you, someone can apply for a job, read a prescription, or feel at home in a new country.
Because of you, hope grows.

Become a volunteer tutor and help someone change their future.
Sign up today or learn more at https://www.literacychangeslives.org/volunteer

You are the reason literacy changes lives.

Sandy McIntyre, LVSSC Treasurer, congratulates long-time tutor, Pat Teskey, who won the two round-trip tickets donated b...
04/20/2026

Sandy McIntyre, LVSSC Treasurer, congratulates long-time tutor, Pat Teskey, who won the two round-trip tickets donated by Southwest Airlines via the Florida Literacy Coalition. The tickets were awarded at our Annual Tutor Appreciation Luncheon on April 14.

Thank you for standing with LVSSC 💙Because of your generosity, we raised about $10,000 during this year’s Giving Challen...
04/16/2026

Thank you for standing with LVSSC 💙

Because of your generosity, we raised about $10,000 during this year’s Giving Challenge.

Your support helps provide literacy instruction, learning materials, and encouragement for adult learners across our community.

We are deeply grateful to every donor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this campaign possible.
Together, we are changing lives through literacy!

Address

300 Nokomis Avenue S
Venice, FL
34285

Opening Hours

1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19418611352

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