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Strong City Baltimore: Learner Advocate Volunteer Program
ORGANIZATION: Strong City Baltimore
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Volunteer Learner Advocate Position Description
Objective
Tohelp learners at the Strong City Baltimore Adult Learning Center develop a "roadmap" for goals related to their life-skills and workforce future. Learner Advocate Volunteers will help guide learners in areas related to resume development, cover letter writing, program referral navigation, or any other assistance related to job and life-skill training.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Attend Learner Advocate Training (held on weekday evening)
- Good communication skills
- Patience, compassion, and sensitivity to diverse populations
- Commitment to enhancing the lives and future of Baltimore residents
Time Commitment
- At least one hour a week (M-F); schedule is flexible.
- 8-10 weeks (duration of a full ALC l term) starting mid-May through July.
Application and Training
Volunteer applicants must:
- Attend a two-hour max Learner Advocate Training hosted by Volunteer Coordinator & Impact Taskforce VISTA at Strong City
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work one-to-one with a specific learner matched by Volunteer Coordinator and Impact Taskforce VISTA
- Develop a work-plan with learners ("roadmap") to set specific and targeted goals throughout the 10-week engagement
- Meet with matched learner once a week for one hour at the ALC
- Track and document progress with learner as new gains are made (filling out a job application, building a resume, interview skills, opening a bank account, creating a LinkedIn account)
Benefits
- Work experience, training, recognition, and rewarding community service
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About Strong City Baltimore
Location:
3503 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Mission Statement
Strengthening neighborhoods in Baltimore City through improving education, supporting youth development and advancing economic development and community revitalization.
Description
Established in 1969, Strong City Baltimore (formerly Greater Homewood Community Corporation) has a mission to strengthen neighborhoods in Baltimore through improving education, supporting youth development and advancing economic development and community revitalization. Current initiatives include bringing volunteer and community resources into public schools, youth development and leadership, ESOL service coordination, housing and neighborhood revitalization, and public safety. Strong City employs a strategy of brokering partnerships, resources and services within the community as opposed to creating new services. With an emphasis on building social capital, We operates all of our programs by galvanizing a large volunteer base within its own community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3503 N Charles StBaltimore, MD 21218
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Financial Literacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- One hour a week