ATHABASCA & AREA COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Our office is currently CLOSED to the public due to COVID-19. However, we can still be reached by e-mail or phone. We encourage you to continue learning online if possible. Please take care and stay safe.

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From all of us at Words Work Literacy Society

AT WORDS WORK WE DO MORE THAN READING AND WRITING

We are a safe place to learn new skills

WORDS WORK LITERACY SOCIETY AT A GLANCE

Who We Are

We are a non-profit organization bringing lifelong learning to the residents of the Town and County of Athabasca through literacy, language, numeracy and basic skills development programs.

OUR PARTNERS

Words Work Literacy Society is a member of the Community Adult Learning Network and funded by Alberta Advanced Education. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING NETWORK

FUNDED BY ALBERTA ADVANCED EDUCATION

GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ACTIVITIES

What We Do

We offer three programming streams for adults and learner supports, including a safe and welcoming learning space in the lower level of the Town office:

ADULT TUTORING

Trained volunteer tutors work one-on-one with adult learners at no cost to the learner.

FAMILY LITERACY

Programs that teach adults the importance of early literacy in children's lives: "Books For Babies", and "Rhymes That Bind".

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Classroom courses and learning activities that address foundational learning needs in the community.

Do you want to make a difference in someones life?

Consider becoming a Volunteer Tutor or Board Member.
Training is provided!