Free. Confidential. One-to-one. At the learner's own pace.
The Rural Youth & Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT) is a nationwide charity providing free one-to-one literacy and numeracy support to rural and isolated teenagers and adults across Aotearoa New Zealand.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to read, write, communicate, and participate confidently in everyday life. Through our dedicated team of volunteers, we support learners from the comfort of their own homes via phone, video conferencing, and face-to-face sessions where available.
Our volunteers help transform lives by building confidence, independence, employment opportunities, educational success, and stronger connections within communities. Whether supporting students directly, helping with marketing, outreach, fundraising, or community engagement, every volunteer plays an important role in making literacy support accessible to those who need it most.