In-person Career Coach- High Point

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We are seeking dedicated volunteers to work in collaboration with our literacy tutors to provide resources, guidance, and one-on-one support to adult literacy students looking for employment. Did you know that over 70,000 adults in Guilford County struggle with basic literacy skills? Literacy is a fundamental skill that affects all areas of a person's life. Not being able to read and/or write in English greatly hinders one's ability to get a job, thrive in a career, seek proper healthcare, and engage with their community. Reading Connections exists to support these individuals in reaching their literacy goals. We can’t do it without dedicated volunteers who work with students one-on-one and in small groups to improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening, math, technology, and employability skills. Volunteering as a Career Coach with Reading Connections is a great way to effect real change in your community and have a lasting impact on someone's life.

Time Commitment: 1-3 hours/week, with a 6-month commitment

Qualifications:

• Experience working with adults on resume writing, interview skills, job searches, and/or other career tasks
• Interest in working with adult learners at various levels of literacy
• Interest in working with culturally diverse adult learners
• Excellent reading and writing skills-including grammar and spelling
• Patience and flexibility
• Reliable

Duties: Work with adult literacy students who are unemployed or underemployed and seeking employment. The volunteer will be responsible for supporting students in career exploration activities, job searches, completing applications, preparing for interviews, creating resumes and cover letters, and other career-related activities. All activities completed will need to be tracked and reported to the student’s coordinator and tutor.

Location: Greensboro or High Point office

Skills: Experience in human resources, career counseling, or career placement is a plus, but not necessary

If you're interested in making a life-long impact on adults seeking literacy instruction, this is the opportunity for you! Please email us at info@readingconnections.org for more information.