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Help Run a Book Club at Your Local Community Center!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Community Impact
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
About: Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Book Club - City of Orlando
What: Volunteers increase student literacy with groups of students in a fun and interactive way, while simultaneously preparing students for academic success by focusing on improving their reading comprehension. Students will then be able to apply these skills to succeed in their coursework!
Where: Select OCPS Middle Schools, City of Orlando Community Centers and Orlando Public Libraries.
Key Responsibilities: Facilitate an after-school book club and offer reading encouragement to improve reading comprehension.
Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation
- Must be comfortable leading discussions and activities with a group of students
- Must be passionate about reading
- Must be comfortable working with students 8-14 years old
- Attend volunteer training and subsequent volunteer orientation
- Must be of 18 years of age and over
- Must pass criminal background check
- Bilingual Volunteers a plus
- Time Commitment: Weekly session of one hour for a minimum of six weeks.
Benefits to the Volunteer:
- Volunteers will gain valuable experience working with Mayor Buddy’s Book Club.
- Volunteers gain a free and comprehensive benefits package through RSVP (see more below).
- Volunteers will increase their awareness of the need for improved student literacy.
- Volunteers will be able to impact their community and empower local youth with improved literacy.
VCI’s part in this opportunity is to provide volunteers with a (free!) comprehensive benefits package-CIMA Supplemental insurance, a Life Insurance benefit, free workshops and more! Call your RSVP Coordinator, Kelli Robertson, for more information: 407-298-2725, x110 / 407-617-9481.
RSVP, a part of SeniorCorps, is America's largest volunteer network for people 55 and over, with more than 300,000 volunteers tackling tough issues in communities nationwide. RSVP shows you how you can apply the skills and wisdom you've acquired throughout your life to make a positive difference in the lives of others. RSVP is federally funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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About Volunteers for Community Impact
Location:
3545 Lake Breeze Dr., Orlando, FL 32808, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: "Improving Lives Through Volunteerism."
Description
We are the leading organization for senior volunteerism in the greater Central Florida area, serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Just last year, 1,186 caring adult volunteers gave 438,683 hours of service. That is more than $9.5 million dollars worth of volunteer service being poured back into our communities.
Previously known as Florida Senior Programs, VCI has been the sponsoring agency for the REtired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Foster Grandparent Programs since 1977. Our 36 year presence has proven our aptitude for providing meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences.
VCI provides membership benefits and support to volunteers aged 55+, at no cost to the volunteers or their volunteer stations. Just a few of the benefits of membership include: Supplemental insurance while volunteering, a dedicated coordinator, and matching to find the perfect position to fit the interest of the volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Orange County Community CentersOrlando, FL 32808
DATE POSTED
September 29, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- One hour weekly for six weeks, after school