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57 people are interested
Assist with young children while parents learn English
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of Central CT
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57 people are interested
The Central CT Family Literacy Center provides classes and support to help low literate mothers reach their goals. We need caring individuals willing to provide age appropriate activities in a safe, literacy-rich environment to young children while their mothers are in class. Please help break the cycle of low literacy!
Our programs take place in New Britain on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. We ask you to commit to at least 1 day a week. Program Hours are 9:30am-1:00pm.
We have 2 child-care rooms each with the capacity for 10 children. Children vary in age from 6 months- 3 years old. Each of our child-care rooms has a head teacher. Volunteers are needed as teacher assistants!
A background check in required. Please contact us for more information, and to schedule a tour and interview for this position!
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About Literacy Volunteers of Central CT
Location:
20 High Street, 3rd Floor, New Britain, CT 06051, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Volunteers helping people improve their lives through English literacy.
Position Statement
Literacy Volunteers of Central CT provides instruction, assistance and encouragement to those adult members of our community who want to improve their skills in reading, writing, or speaking English so that they can achieve their work, family, and community goals.
We recruit and train volunteers who tutor and also act as mentors for students that may need help with cultural or societal issues as well as language difficulties.Description
Volunteers are trained to help adults reach their community, work, family, and education goals through English literacy. We serve over 360 students per year from New Britain/Middletown and surrounding towns.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
19 Franklin SquareYWCANew Britain, CT 06051
DATE POSTED
January 4, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1 day per week for 3.5 hours; school year