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13 people are interested
Board Member
ORGANIZATION: NEW START Adult Learning Program
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13 people are interested
Job Description: Must have business/management/administration/non-profit experience or experience in the field of education. Must be willing to help organize/participate in fundraising opportunities.
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours (usually less) a month + attending events when possible. All board meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm unless otherwise stated. They tend to last about 1-1.5 hours.
Job Duties:- Attend monthly board meetings at the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library in Odessa, DE. Here you will be updated on the activities, plans and actions of NEW START. You will also have the opportunity to vote in board decisions, offer advice, suggestions and ideas based on your work experience and expertise.
- Review board meeting notes and offer changes when needed.
- Communicate with NEW START Director and other board members.
- Attend annual Scrabble Tournament Fundraiser and other fundraisers when able.
- Volunteer at information table at various events and fundraisers when able.
- Help find raffle table/silent auction donation items for fundraisers, use your resources to benefit.
- Help organize and participate in fundraising opportunities when able.
More opportunities with NEW START Adult Learning Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NEW START Adult Learning Program
Location:
115 High Street, P.O. Box 128, Odessa, DE 19730, US
Mission Statement
NEW START provides free one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction for adults who want help learning or improving basic skills in reading, writing, and math or for those learning English as a Second Language. Tutors and students meet at community based sites and public libraries throughout New Castle County.
Description
NEW START was founded in 1985 through the efforts of the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library, Delaware City Library, and Appoquinimink Library. It is a non-profit educational corporation dedicated to helping adults in New Castle County to better their lives and their communities by improving their reading, writing, math and speaking skills. The main office is located at the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library. The program is funded through grants, corporate and individual contributions, and in-kind services of local libraries and churches. For more information please visit our website. NEW START is an affiliate of ProLiteracy, the largest volunteer-based literacy provider in the United States. It is one of many family programs sponsored by the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library. We welcome students and volunteers who wish to participate regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disabling condition. For more information on NEW START, contact Susan Trzonkowski at (302) 378-3444 or email director@newstartde.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
115 High StreetP.O. Box 128Odessa, DE 19730
DATE POSTED
July 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Business Development
- Management
- General Education
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- 2-3 hours a month + attending events when possible