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September Volunteer of the Month: Encouraging others to volunteer

September 5, 2017 By Deb

Samantha Stetzer, Winona Daily News

It was a passion for education that led Susan Derks to tutoring elementary students more than 15 years ago, but it was an interest to do something different with that passion that led her to volunteering with the Adult Literacy Program.

And she’s now the program’s most experienced volunteer.

Run through the community education department with Winona Area Public Schools, the Adult Literacy Program offers education for adults looking for a either a second shot at education or to pad their educational skills. The program offers classes for older students who use English as a second language, those looking to earn their general education development — or GED — and students interested in basic educational opportunities.

 As the September Volunteer of the Month, Derks is just one volunteer in a program in search of more volunteers to assist the educational opportunities and its teachers in the classroom.
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    • Annual Report
    • Donate
  • Facts & Wellness
    • Community Health Needs Assessment
    • Risk Factors & Related Illnesses
      • Obesity
      • Diabetes
      • Smoking
      • Alcohol
      • Physical Inactivity
      • Access to Healthy Foods
      • Mental Health
      • Social Support
      • High School Graduation
      • Unemployment
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      • Spiritual Articles
      • Social Articles
      • Physical Articles
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    • Winona Community HUB
  • Programs & Events
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    • Community Challenge
    • Community Events
      • Community Calendar
      • 5k Races & Activities
    • GR8 Kids
    • Statewide Health Improvement Partnership
    • Winona Community HUB
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    • Press Room
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