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Change lives, one book at a time! Become a United Way Reader!
ORGANIZATION: United Way of Acadiana Volunteer Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
United Way Reader volunteers provide much needed reading practice with struggling first and second grade students in public elementary schools in Lafayette, Acadia and St. Martin parishes. Volunteers serve for one hour (30 minutes with one child and 30 minutes with a second child) on a weekly basis for a minimum of 10 weeks during the school year. The next training sessions are scheduled for August 27 and September 3 at United Way of Acadiana’s office. Registration can be found on United Way of Acadiana’s website: http://action.unitedwayofacadiana.org/page/s/united-way-readers---lafayette-information-form
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About United Way of Acadiana Volunteer Center
Location:
215 E. Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70501, US
Mission Statement
To unite people and organizations with passion, expertise and resources to create more opportunities for a better life.
Description
Our Core Values: What we hold important ...
Results Oriented :We have a strong commitment to high level, sustainable impact. We listen and respondto the needs of our communities with flexibility and nimbleness.Our decisions and actions conform not only to planned outcomes, but also to applicable legal and fiscal requirements.We publicly account for our performance and results.
Servant Leadership : We use our influence to advance the common good and to inspire others to join theUnited Way movement.We provide support and advocacy to address underlying conditions. We are focused, bold and courageous.
Turned Outward: We use communities as the first frame of reference and we infuse this perspective into all that we do.Community aspirations guide our priorities and our actions. We are committed to a United Way that is relevant to its people, its community, and the times.
Collaborative: We believe in the power of a shared vision and mutual support/accountabilities.We work with the assumption that individuals and groups are willing and able to make positive contributions to solving complex community problems.
Inclusive and Diverse: We respect and embrace the engagement of people of all levels.We develop an environment that holds opportunities for all.
Learning and Innovation: We use creativity to generate new insights, opportunities and solutions.We demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.We anticipate and respond to changing conditions.We leverage ambiguity and uncertainty.
- Trust : We demonstrate caring, and we communicate with transparency and respect.We honor commitments and take responsibility for our promises and our actions.Resources that communities contribute to United Way are wisely invested and managed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
215 E. Pinhook RoadLafayette, LA 70501
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 hour per week for a minimum of 10 weeks
- Traning Required