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2 people are interested
Student Support Liaison
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Network
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2 people are interested
We are looking for a volunteer with a positive, people-oriented disposition to act as Student Support Liaison, who is responsible for checking in with adult literacy students on a weekly basis to ensure they feel supported and motivated in their program. This position will also assist the Adult Basic Literacy (ABE) program Director with administrative management and providing tutoring as needed.
This position requires a semester commitment of 2-3 hours every week, either Tuesdays sometime between 12-8pm, or Friday midday, 11am-1pm.
Ideal volunteer is reliable, mature, organized; has experience working with people of color (ideally in an educational or social services setting), excellent customer service skills, and works well independently. Must be fluent in English and have friendly phone manner. To apply for this position, please email volunteer@litnetwork.org and be sure to include:
- What time you'd be able to come in either Tuesdays or Fridays
- Your experience working with people of color
- What other skills you would bring to this position.
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About Literacy Network
Location:
701 Dane St, Madison, WI 53713, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Network teaches reading, writing, communication, and computer skills to Dane County adults so they can achieve financial security, well-being and deeper engagement with their families and the community.
Description
Literacy Network assists adults in Dane County who are low-income and who need help improving their literacy skills, whether they are immigrants/refugees learning English, adults reading/writing below a 5th grade level, or folks studying to pass their GED or high school equivalency exam. We offer free group classes and trained volunteer tutors at locations throughout the Madison area. Programs operate on a three semester schedule: spring, summer, and fall, and we recruit interns and tutors every semester.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
701 Dane StreetMadison, WI 53713
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-3 hours per week for a semester