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19 people are interested
Help Break the Cycle of Low Literacy - Read to Kids!
ORGANIZATION: Memorial Assistance Ministries - West Campus
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19 people are interested
Literacy Advance holds Family Literacy events in partnership with elementary schools and other community-based organizations in the greater Houston area, to encourage parents to read to their children, and help them acquire both the skills and confidence to make reading a part of their everyday lives. Parents attend a presentation on family literacy while their children take part in literacy-based activities; at the end of the event, each child is given a free book with which to start their home library, or to add to their existing collection. Each Family Literacy event aims to be informal, helpful, fun and friendly!
Family Literacy Helpers may assist with registration, read to children, help with craft activities, and/or hand out new books to children. Please note, a background check must be completed before attendance is confirmed. For a list of specific dates and schools, please visit our website at: http://www.literacyadvance.org/Volunteer/Current_Volunteer_Needs/#Vol2
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About Memorial Assistance Ministries - West Campus
Location:
2424 Wilcrest Dr, #120, Houston, TX 77042, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) is to ensure that families have the means to meet their basic needs, providing immediate assistance and intervention to help clients who are in crisis. Clients receive emotional support and encouragement and are actively engaged to reflect on the underlying cause of the crisis and empowered to work towards a stable future. MAM volunteers and case managers ensure that clients are linked to MAM programs and other appropriate community services, so that they can achieve their goals of becoming engaged members of our Houston community.
Description
We offer programs enabling long-term financial self-sufficiency, assist families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness, ensure children an improved school experience, facilitate client access to other support networks, and provide value to our member congregations and the community. Our philosophy of service is one of personalized support, believing that every client is capable, creative, and whole. To get a bigger picture, visit: www.mamhouston.org/impact
Volunteers work one-on-one or with small groups of adults (many of whom are learning English). We equip and empower our volunteers: providing training, resources, and plenty of support. Volunteers have flexibility when selecting a schedule from a variety of options - we work with you to find the best fit, so get in touch to learn more!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cedarbrook Elementary2121 OjemanHouston, TX 77042
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- A background check must be completed prior to volunteering