Area schools and literacy programs seek volunteers to help children and adults improve reading skills and to assist in related projects.

Among them are:

Baltimore Police Athletic League, to teach academics, arts, sports and develop character in programs at 26 sites around the city. Hours are 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays. Contact: Rita Chappelle, 410-396-2166.

Anne Arundel County Literacy Council, 7310 Ritchie Highway, Suite 603, Glen Burnie, for adults to tutor other adults in reading at sites throughout the county, with hours by arrangement any day of the week. Contact: Gail Wilson, 410-553-0809.

If your school or organization is seeking volunteer reading tutors and would like to be included in this listing, call Sundial, 410- 783-1800, and enter code 6130.

Pub Date: 7/04/99