Become a Member

The Benefits of Joining Literacy Nova Scotia

• Electronic listserv — Learn about the latest developments in literacy provincially and nationally, funding sources, professional development opportunities and the activities of LNS. Members can also post announcements of interest to other literacy organizations.

• Join 600 other Nova Scotians interested in literacy to receive monthly e-News bulletins and other information.

• Free subscription to Literacy Nova Scotia News that includes articles for practitioners, board members, policy makers and the public.

• Professional development opportunities and symposiums

• The LNS Website — All our print materials are available online at http://www.ns.literacy.ca/. We also have links to other literacy groups and resources as well as information about our board and activities.

• eCampus offers discussion forums to enhance your understanding of adult literacy by means of conferencing, training, technical assistance and communication. Member web forum discussions can also be hosted.
  Visit our eCampus at http://ecampus.ns.literacy.ca/

• A vote at the Annual General Meeting

• A chance to serve on the LNS board or on a committee

• A direct link to the Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL), Canada’s national voice for literacy

• Add your voice to the wide membership that speaks for the advancement of all levels of adult literacy in Nova Scotia.

Why join Literacy Nova Scotia?

We have serious literacy challenges in Nova Scotia. According to the Department of Education’s Skills Nova Scotia Framework and 2002-2003 Action Plan, 52% of Nova Scotians have serious difficulties reading, writing, understanding and using documents. Government estimates indicate that 70% of new jobs in Canada require a post secondary education yet in Nova Scotia 22% of adults aged 25 to 54 do not have a high school diploma. How do I join Literacy Nova Scotia?

You can make a difference!
Your support helps Nova Scotians access quality literacy programs. It also ensures practitioners (paid and volunteer) have the skills they need, supports adult learners’ participation and promotes the value of literacy to all Nova Scotians.

How do I become a member?

• Contact Literacy Nova Scotia to receive a membership package

• Download a copy of our membership form: Click Here

Complete and submit your membership form to Literacy Nova Scotia with a cheque for your fee. You will receive a membership package with a receipt and start enjoying the benefits of being part of the provincial voice for literacy.

Membership dues shall be set each year by the Board upon approval of the Coalition membership and are as follows:

*Multi-year membership will be accepted at the same cost per year

Note: LNS memberships run from September 1 —August 31 each calendar year. All memberships expire on August 31st and renewal fees are due on September 1st.
Memberships purchased within six months prior to September 1st will expire on August 31st of the following year.