About


The BYU Education Society is building a force of BYU education alumni and friends to address literacy needs around the world. We are serving our Heavenly Father’s children, helping women, men, missionaries, and immigrants learn how to read. We are accomplishing this through serving as Church Service Missionaries and volunteers in the General Relief Society’s literacy initiative, administered by the Church’s Welfare and Self-Reliance Department.

The BYU Education Society is an affinity group within the BYU Alumni Association, emphasizing literacy, learning, and connection. Our primary goal is to address literacy needs locally and around the world through service opportunities and projects. 

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It is through literacy that we come to 
know God and Jesus Christ.

– Sarah Clark
Dean, BYU McKay School of Education

”

The Need is Worldwide, 
Countrywide, & Local


 

  • Think of Church members, recent converts, missionaries, and friends who cannot read
  • Think of immigrants in English-speaking countries who cannot speak or read the language
  • Think of the challenges of studying the gospel of Jesus Christ without adequate literacy skills

Invitation to Serve


  • Use your BYU education degree in another highly impactful way
  • Serve from home as a virtual mentor or teacher
  • Be a Church Service Missionary or volunteer (ages 25 years and older)
  • Serve three to eight hours per week, according to your schedule (substitutes are available)
  • Receive the training you need to be successful
  • Make a difference in the lives of individuals in need – seeking the one
  • Build meaningful personal relationships with individuals or families
  • Make connections with others who are serving, sharing your experiences, support, & best practices with one another

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