FARMINGTON – On Sept. 23, Literacy Volunteers of Franklin & Somerset Counties was awarded accredited status by ProLiteracy.
LVF&SC has served Franklin County for 32 years helping adults improve their reading, mathematics, listening, writing, speaking, and technology skills.
Peter Waite, vice-president of Programs and Services, said, “We are proud to add LVF&SC to our growing list of accredited organizations. They have demonstrated that their program meets the highest national standards for volunteer literacy programs and that their services to the community are effective. We applaud the many volunteers, staff, and students who have devoted their time and effort to achieve this goal.”
ProLiteracy’s Accreditation provides literacy programs with a comprehensive process for: 1) conducting an organizational self-assessment; 2) developing program improvement plans; and 3) demonstrating that their organization meets the highest standards for governance, program management, program operations, and volunteer development.
