Volunteer Lead Teacher, Help people in need
ORGANIZATION: LEAP Literacy for Every Adult Project
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LEAP is looking for one highly motivated individual to fulfill a unique volunteer opportunity as a Lead Teacher.
LEAP (Literacy for Every Adult Program) is partnering with GRIP (Greater Richmond Inter-Faith program) to offer an adult basic literacy class to GRIP residents. LEAP staff will train and support a volunteer as he/she takes the lead teacher role. LEAP staff will develop the curriculum, train the volunteer, support the volunteer, and participate in the initial launch of the class. The Volunteer Lead Teacher will then take the lead implementation role and teach the classes at GRIP to GRIP students.
If you have the skills to be a lead teacher or if you want to develop the skills to be a lead teacher, please feel free to contact me and we can talk about whether or not the opportunity is right for you.
Homelessness and poverty have plagued the Bay Area and if you are looking for a unique opportunity that offers great potential to make a positive impact on people’s lives then this is it. The reading and writing skills offered in this class offer a simple and easily teachable set of skills that will have a great and immediate impact on the life of the students.
The volunteer must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and will need to be available once a week for several hours for a minimum of six months. The exact days and times are to be determined.
If you are interested please contact John at john_adams@ci.richmond.ca.us or at 510-620-5403.
Visit our website to learn more about LEAP: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/3503/Volunteering-at-LEAP
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About LEAP Literacy for Every Adult Project
Location:
440 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 150, Richmond, CA 94804, US
Mission Statement
The Richmond Public Library and LEAP are dedicated to free and equal access to education, independent lifelong learning, and the joys of knowledge for our community. Our goal is for everyone to know how to read in Richmond, California.
Description
LEAP, formed in 1984, is one of the first library literacy programs in the state of California. As a free program sponsored by the Richmond Public Library, LEAP depends on a small dedicated staff and many hard-working volunteers to meet the needs of the residents. LEAP is a program committed to increasing literacy for use in daily life. At LEAP we offer tutoring and small group instruction to insure that all adults can be literate, self-sufficient and welcoming of new ideas and information.
Our programs are GED Preparation, Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language and Reading and Math Improvement
We want everyone to pass their GED, get their high school diploma, improve their English or enhance their reading, writing and math skills. We need tutors to supplement our teachers' curriculum, to partner with our students in meeting their GED goals and who have the time and the compassion to team up with our ESL students to augment their classwork.
This August 2022, there will be 30 students graduating with either their GED or high school diploma. This is a major accomplishment for LEAP. To have that many graduates during a pandemic, is a testament to the commitment of our students and the dedication of our teachers and tutors. We are very proud of everyone who has ever graduated from LEAP and are devoted to anyone who walks through our doors or signs in online for classes. Please consider joining LEAP as a volunteer tutor. We really need you.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
440 Civic Center PlazaRichmond, CA 94804
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours a week for at least 6 months
- Must be willing to work off-site with homeless individuals