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IT Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Literacy DuPage
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3 people are interested
Literacy DuPage Overview
Founded in 1972, Literacy DuPage is a community-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide accessible and customized English language tutoring to help adults achieve independence.
We are supported through generous grants from the Illinois Secretary of State, DuPage County, DuPage Community Foundation, Ron McDaniel Foundation, and other generous foundations, individuals and businesses.
We recruit and train volunteers to tutor adult learners at mutually convenient times and locations throughout DuPage County. Last year 400 volunteers gave over 20,000 hours of their time to serve 500 adult learners.
IT Volunteer Position
The IT Volunteer is a part-time volunteer position and will report directly to the Executive Director and work with the Program Director to assist with computer day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Write code to update and manage Literacy DuPage’s Microsoft Access Database
- Help input information into Literacy DuPage’s Microsoft Access Database
- Create and run reports and manage data for government and foundation funders through Access when necessary
- Make recommendations where appropriate and research options for data collection processes
Essential Skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills required including the following: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel and Word)
- Willingness to learn new programs and technologies
- Must drive a car, have a valid driver’s license and have valid insurance
Location: Naperville, IL
The IT Volunteer position is approximately 4 hours per week and reports directly to the Executive Director. DuPage County resident preferred. Interested and qualified candidates should email Therese McMahon at tmcmahon@literacydupage.org.
More opportunities with Literacy DuPage
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Literacy DuPage
Location:
2100 Manchester Road, Suite 904, Wheaton, IL 60187, US
Mission Statement
Literacy DuPage’s mission is to help DuPage County adults achieve their life skills goals through accessible and customized tutoring in English.
Description
Literacy DuPage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been committed to offering English language instruction to DuPage County adults since 1972. We have been able to provide this service to over 13,000 adult learners throughout 30 communities in the county at no cost to students or tutors.
We equip our big-hearted army of tutors to work one-to-one with adults who have little to no proficiency in comprehending, speaking, reading, or writing English. We train our volunteers and provide the materials, techniques, and confidence needed to help their learners break through language barriers and experience safer, more productive lives.
Our tutors come from a wide range of backgrounds. No prior teaching or foreign language experience is necessary. Tutors incorporate everyday materials, such as a newspaper, map, or job application, into their lessons. Tutoring occurs in a one-to-one setting at a convenient time and public location for the tutor-student pair, most commonly at libraries.
If you wish to help literally change the lives of low-literacy adult learners and impact future generations as a volunteer tutor, please visit our website at www.literacydupage.org or call us at 331-472-7160 for more information. We look forward to your participation!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Literacy DuPage24W500 Maple Ave.STE 217Naperville, IL 60540
DATE POSTED
November 8, 2017
SKILLS
- IT Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Adult Education
- Internet Research
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IT Strategy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Up to 4 hours/week