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Literacy Tutor at Queens Library - Far Rockaway

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ORGANIZATION: Queens Public Library

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The Young Adult Literacy Program (YALP) at Queens Library offers educational assistance to young adults ages 16 - 24 years old. YALP offers participants the opportunity to study for the High School Equivalency exam and provides additional resources such as case management, job readiness workshops, and internships.

The Literacy Tutor at Far Rockaway (YALP) will work with class instructors to provide additional assistance to students with low to high literacy and math skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 18 years of age and older.
  • Must have a high school diploma or higher degree.
  • Must have good writing, reading, and math (algebra) skills.
  • Must be able to assist students with classwork and homework when needed
  • Good communication skills.
  • Patient and have a desire to help others.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Please upload your resume with your application. Due to limited availability for interviews, only applicants with applicable skills and experience will be contacted.

Volunteer placements are not guaranteed.

Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check.

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Submit all applications using this link: https://volunteer.queenslibrary.org/opportunity/a0C1J00000Hb0Q9

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CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Mon Feb 18, 2019 - Sun Jun 30, 2019
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM

WHERE

Far Rockaway Swing SpaceQueens Library1003 Beach 20th StreetFar Rockaway, NY 11691

(40.6009,-73.7604)
 

DATE POSTED

February 15, 2019

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Customer Service
  • Reading / Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Mondays-Thursdays 9:30 am-1:30 pm
  • Resume Required. Please apply using link provided: https://volunteer.queenslibrary.org/opportunity/a0C1J00000Hb0Q9

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