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24 people are interested
Hillsborough (FL) Literacy Council Seeking Board Members
ORGANIZATION: Hillsborough Literacy Council
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24 people are interested
Hillsborough (Florida) Literacy Council is currently seeking motivated Volunteer Board Members. We are a volunteer-based nonprofit organization committed to helping adults achieve basic reading and writing skills as wells as English comprehension and communication skills. Board members help to guide the direction of the council as we attempt to provide free adult literacy and English as a Second Language services to residents of the county. Board members also have the opportunity to work on Public Relations and Event Planning efforts.
The ideal candidate is someone with strong connections to the local community, who is passionate about the HLC mission and can leverage his/her networks and resources to positively impact our efforts.
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated members who want to help us build something inspirational and help us get to the next level and make a positive impact.As a Board member, you will be expected to:
- Ensure the continued success of this organization and mission
- Enhance the organization's public standing and raise public awareness
- Attend and participate in regular and special Board meetings and in sponsored events.
More opportunities with Hillsborough Literacy Council
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About Hillsborough Literacy Council
Location:
102 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, US
Mission Statement
The Hillsborough Literacy Council (HLC) promotes and provides quality literacy services in a friendly, professional, and confidential environment for adults in Hillsborough County who wish to learn to read, write and converse at a higher level of proficiency through the help of highly motivated volunteers. HLC understands and respects the importance of each of its stakeholders.
Description
The Hillsborough Literacy Council (HLC) offers two programs, adult basic literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
HLC teaches functionally and marginally illiterate adults to read and write through its Adult BASIC Literacy Program. This program is geared towards adults over the age of 18 with a goal to bring them to a minimum fifth grade reading level. In the BASIC program, tutoring is done on a one-on-one basis.
In the English for Speakers of Other Languages Program (ESOL), the tutors teach speakers of other languages, over the age of 18, to read, write and communicate in English. ESOL students are local residents with various nationalities and limited communication skills. ESOL classes are generally taught in groups, but may also be done one-on-one.
Prior teaching experience is not required of our tutors. Both the BASIC and ESOL programs are taught to potential tutors through virtual training sessions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hillsborough County Public LibrariesTampa, FL 33602
DATE POSTED
October 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1 hour monthly meetings