Volunteer Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA) | 826CHI
ORGANIZATION: 826CHI
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826CHI is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for a one-year placement through AmeriCorps VISTA.
826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.
The Volunteer Coordinator plays the essential role of bringing volunteer support to 826CHI’s programming and mission. Through recruitment, training, management and appreciation, the Volunteer Coordinator ensures that supporter s are informed and effective as they engagement in direct service with 826CHI students. This position emphasizes the cultivation of a rich community that carries out 826CHI’s mission. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-directed, very organized person with a passion for youth education, community development, and civic engagement.
Placements run from 08/2017 to 08/2018. Applications close June 9th, 2017.
Description >> https://www.826national.org/file_download/193Application >> https://tinyurl.com/826vol17
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About 826CHI
Location:
1276 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, US
Mission Statement
826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. Our services are structured around the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. With this in mind, we provide after-school tutoring, weekend workshops, in-schools tutoring, help for English language learners, and assistance with student publications. All of our programs are challenging and enjoyable, and ultimately strengthen each student’s power to express ideas effectively, creatively, confidently, and in their individual voice.
Description
826CHI is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our writing programs, as well as with other aspects of the organization (supporting the Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co., providing graphic design and illustration for our student publications). If you are interested in getting involved, please complete the volunteer application on our website.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1276 N. Milwaukee Ave.Chicago, IL 60622
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- One Year