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119 people are interested
Mayor Buddy's Book Club Reading Coach
ORGANIZATION: Orlando Cares
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119 people are interested
Volunteers will increase literacy creative expression with a group of fifth through eighth grade students by facilitating weekly after-school book clubs that encourages leisure time reading that ultimately prepares them for academic success.
Benefits to the Volunteer:
- Volunteers will gain valuable experience working with Mayor Buddy’s Book Club and can strengthen their resume
- Volunteers will gain mentoring and leadership experience
- Volunteers will increase their awareness of the need for improved student literacy
- Volunteers will be able to impact their community and empower local youth
- Volunteers can grow their network and gain valuable references
Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation
- Must be comfortable leading discussions and activities with a group of students
- Must be passionate about reading
- Must be comfortable working with students 8-14 years old
- Attend volunteer orientation/training
- Must be of 18 years of age and over
- Must pass criminal background check
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About Orlando Cares
Location:
P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802, US
Mission Statement
The mission of ORLANDO CARES is to improve youth literacy and community safety in the City of Orlando by mobilizing caring citizens as volunteers to make service a part of the solution.
Description
Through ORLANDO CARES, we engage volunteers in 6 unique programs that help Central Florida youth improve their academic success, increase their literacy skills, plan viable career choices and avoid the juvenile justice system. ORLANDO CARES created volunteer opportunities that impact educational outcomes and contribute to the well-being of our community.
Orlando Cares volunteers must be 18 years or older to volunteer, fill out a City of Orlando volunteer application, and attend a one-hour training session to be scheduled with a Volunteer Coordinator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 4990Orlando, FL 32802
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one hour once a week for 6-8 weeks minimum