How to Get Involved
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The Colchester Adult Learning Association is a non-profit community-based organization and relies on funding and support from groups and individuals who share our belief that every adult should have an equal opportunity to an education. At CALA we believe no one should be left behind no matter what your race, age, or literacy level.
CALA owes so much to the volunteers and staff that make the organization what it has become today. CALA is a success story that gives back to the community many times over, helping adults participate more fully in the home, community and work place.
Regardless of your age, income or life situation CALA provides services to assist adult learners....for free. CALA has been helping adult learners for more than fifteen years and has seen many successes.
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Volunteers are the backbone in our literacy program here at CALA. Thank you to each who gives of themselves, providing help with literacy and life skills.
Being a one-to-one tutor in an adult learning program is a very rewarding experience. To see someone who has struggled with a particularsubject or concept, and then to see the reaction when the problem is solved is gratifying. As in any organization,it is also an opportunity to make new friends and experience learning from different points of view.
For the student, there is the advantage of one to one assistance,affording them more time with an instructor. There is also the opportunity to ask questions of the tutor they may not feel comfortable asking in front of a group.
If you would like to volunteer your time working with adult learners of all ages, please download and complete our Volunteer Registration Form and call (902) 895-2464.
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A Tutor's Perspective:
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"The services that CALA provides are invaluable. As a volunteer tutor, I have had the privilege to work with a man who has the courage and determination to work towards changing his life by improving his literacy skills. I learned from him that through honesty, perseverance, and a great sense of humor, we can transcend limitations and discover ourselves to be capable of far more than we ever imagined."
- Amy Sangster
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For more information on how you can contribute to or advertise in our annual Joy of Learning Magazine - please contact Debbie Farrell at (902) 895-2464.
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For more information on how you can volunteer or sponsor an event - please contact Debbie Farrell at (902) 895-2464.
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For more information on how you can mentor a CALA student or offer job placement opportunites - please contact Debbie Farrell at (902) 895-2464.
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CLICK HERE to donate to CALA on-line.
If you prefer you can also send donations by mail (cheque or money order) made payable to Colchester Adult Learning Association.
If you have any questions about your donation please contact the office at (902) 895-2464. Receipts can be obtained from CALA Program Coordinator Debbie Farrell at the NSCC Truro Campus Rm 127, or will be sent to you in December by mail.
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Donate On-line:
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Contact Us:
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Colchester Adult
Learning Association
36 Arthur Street
Forrester Hall, Room 127
Truro, Nova Scotia
CANADA B2N 1X5
Tel/Fax: (902) 895-2464
colchesteradultlearning.com
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