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PALS Child Care Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

  • 94 people are interested

Childcare volunteers needed!

Warm, responsible individuals are needed to facilitate positive play and supervise young children (18 months- 4 years) while their parents are participating in activities and discussion in a neighboring classroom. Come engage with a diverse group of families by leading crafts and games, offering homework help, and building positive relationships with kids.

Preferred:
  • bilingual (Spanish & English)
  • experience caring for children or pursuing a degree in childcare/teaching
Requirements:
  • 18 years or older
  • pass a criminal background check
Class schedules vary. Volunteers need to commit to at least one class which will meet 2 hours a week for up to 12 weeks. To submit an application --> http://goo.gl/forms/s7mALXp1eZ12TUSD2 or Email palsvolunteers@willread.org for more details.

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About Literacy Coalition of Central Texas

Location:

724 Eberhart Lane, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78745, US

Mission Statement

The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive literacy services. Literacy is more than knowing how to read. Literacy is opportunity and access. Being literate means having the necessary skills in your toolkit to become self-sufficient within your community.

Description

At the Literacy Coalition, we believe everyone should have the tools they need to reach their full potential, which is why our services and partnerships create a bridge to opportunity.

Our Literacy Programs Build:

  • Adult literacy
  • Career Development literacy
  • Family literacy

Amplifying Our Work

  • AmeriCorps Placements
    Literacy Coalition trains and places Texas Family Literacy AmeriCorps and VISTA AmeriCorps members in organizations across Texas communities.
  • Training Providers
    Literacy Coalition develops cutting edge trainings and resources to share with literacy organizations to amplify their work and impact.
  • Creating Partnerships
    Literacy Coalition works with 66 literacy, workforce, and social service partners to boost community impact.

Our vision is to create a Central Texas community that is 100% literate, employable, and engaged. We have a national reputation for implementing innovative, efficient, evidence-based solutions to address the most challenging literacy and workforce development issues for the hardest-to-serve populations in our region.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Sep 05, 2016 - Mon Dec 05, 2016

WHERE

All over AustinAustin, TX 78701

(30.27292,-97.744385)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • Youth Services
  • Bilingual
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Child Care

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 12 weeks

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