“People can dedicate an hour or two to help others learn a language or subject. You don’t need to be a teacher; you just need to be willing to give your time to help them learn.”
Griselda Cardona began volunteering with Skyline Literacy in January 2019. She was new to Harrisonburg, VA and was looking for volunteer opportunities in the area. She discovered Skyline Literacy on a google search and decided to get in contact with the office. Cardona was drawn to Skyline Literacy because she was interested in teaching adults and the resources that assisted her in doing so. Being first generation American, she had watched her parents struggle with the English language and not have the resources to learn the language and to obtain citizenship. She wanted to help others by teaching and assisting them on the road to become an American citizen.
Cardona began volunteering as an assistant citizenship teacher and now is the lead teacher for the English and Spanish citizenship classes. She appreciates working with Skyline Literacy as they provide established lesson plans and trainings for adult education. She did not have to be a teacher before joining the volunteer group at Skyline Literacy.
The students' eagerness and passion to learn is what Cardona considers most rewarding as a teacher. She enjoys getting to know the students and helping them using her skills and resources. She encourages others to volunteer: "People can dedicate an hour or two to help others learn a language or subject. You don't need to be a teacher; you just need to be willing to give your time to help them learn." She is grateful for this volunteer opportunity and encourages others to become involved in adult education through Skyline Literacy.