Literacy Volunteers of Chenango County is looking to recruit tutors to teach adults in need of better reading, math and language skills.

The non-profit group hopes to offer an 18-hour training workshop next month, and will schedule a class after the first five volunteers sign up. The local organization provides all training, study and support materials. It also permits students and tutors to make their own meeting time and place arrangements. Volunteers generally commit to nine months of tutoring in at least one hour per-week sessions.

“Many of our students looking for help wish to pursue a better employment opportunity,” said program Coordinator Kelly Sines.

Literacy Volunteers of Chenango Director Terri Lynn Bickford said many students come “to better themselves so they can in turn, provide better for their families.”