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Tutor incarcerated youth through AmeriCorps at IYC Chicago

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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Volunteers of Illinois

  • 15 people are interested
AmeriCorps members
A desire to reach out to at-risk youth is what inspires AmeriCorps members and volunteers at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles.

Tutor incarcerated youth at the Illinois Youth Center in Chicago through the VOCAL AmeriCorps Program of Literacy Volunteers of Illinois(LVI).

The young men incarcerated at the Youth Center range in age from 13 to 20 and, academically, range from non-readers to those working towards a high school diploma or GED . Tutoring is done one-on-one or small group in a supervised setting. A teaching background is not required - but the ability to be flexible and non-judgmental is essential. These young men need all the help they can get if they are to go on to productive lives and they often thrive with one-on-one attention.

This is a Part Time role. Part-time will serve 300 hours by August 31st, 2024. Student loan deferrals are available. Part-time members are eligible at the end of their service year for an educational award.

Members of Literacy Volunteers of Illinois’ AmeriCorps program are also offered a variety of training opportunities to prepare them for later careers, especially in the field of education.

Members must provide proof of COVID vaccination and submit to weekly testing. Masking may be required.

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About Literacy Volunteers of Illinois

Location:

100 S. State Street, Suite 437, Chicago, IL 60603, US

Mission Statement

Literacy Volunteers of Illinois (LVI) is a statewide organization committed to developing and supporting volunteer literacy programs that help families, adults, and out-of-school teens increase their literacy skills.

Description

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

Wed May 01, 2024 - Tue Jul 30, 2024

WHERE

136 N.Western AvenueChicago, IL 60612

(41.88371,-87.68775)
 

DATE POSTED

February 29, 2024

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • General Education
  • Tutoring

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • Tutoring hours fall between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
  • Proof of COVID vaccination

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