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

Among them are:

Point Pleasant Elementary School, 1035 Dumbarton Road, Glen Burnie, which is recruiting mentors to read with pupils in grades one through five weekdays during school hours. Contact: Gail Sissorow, 410-222-6425.

Civic Works, Baltimore's Youth Service Corps, for after-school tutoring at Police Athletic League centers throughout the city between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays. Contact: Gwelan Peterson, 410- 366-8533.