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Horry County Literacy Council Volunteer Tutors - Horry county opportunities!
ORGANIZATION: HORRY COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL INC
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108 people are interested
The Horry County Literacy Council (HCLC) is seeking volunteers to join our non-profit and make a difference in your community! We are seeking tutors/volunteers for BOTH Horry County AND now Georgetown County!
What is HCLC and what do we provide? Our mission is to improve the lives of youth, adults, and families by teaching basic literacy and life skills for economic and social success.
VOLUNTEER TUTOR OPENINGS - several options
- Meet one-to-one with students after school hours; focus on literacy. Youth performing below grade level in reading, spelling and writing ( mee in the closest public library)
- Meet with a small group of elementary school students during a community After School Recreation Center program to help with homework or literacy support ( This ends in May and resumes in September)
- Adult GED preparation one-to-one tutoring
- English as a Second Language (ESL adult and children)
- Read & Create program in Horry County or Georgetown County
Your volunteer time commitment is based on the type of volunteer activity you choose. All volunteers attend an Orientation session, and obtain background checks. Typically, most tutors volunteer 1-2 hours per week. To be most effective, HCLC would prefer those who can commit to a minimum of 6 months.
We look forward to hearing from you!
All tutoring sessions occur at public libraries (in Horry County & Georgetown County) chosen by the volunteer tutor and student!
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About HORRY COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL INC
Location:
1012 16th Avenue NW, Suite 116, Surfside Beach, SC 29575, US
Mission Statement
To improve the lives of youth, adults and families by teaching basic literacy and life skills for economic and social success. When you help someone to read, you enable that individual to take advantage of a new world of opportunities.
Description
Horry County Literacy Council (HCLC) originated in 1976, gained 501(c)3 and nonprofit status in 1981 and obtained accreditation status with ProLiteracy, a nationally recognized organization, in 2012. HCLC volunteers provide free one on one tutoring and materials to youth and adults who could otherwise not afford these services. HCLC has expanded over time to provide multiple programs:
Adult Basic Literacy for those reading below a fifth-grade level
GED(r) preparation
English as a Second Language
learning difficulties, such as dyslexia
Health Literacy
Read & Create
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(33.75324 ,-78.91751 )
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- General Education
- Reading / Writing
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Varies based on volunteer position, typically 1-2 hours/week.
- Seeking volunteers with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, encourages, and celebrates student success and a desire to make a difference in their local community. Thrives on connections to the community and helping the community improve.