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Power Read Lead Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Everybody Wins! Iowa

  • 6 people are interested

This volunteer role will serve as the liaison between school staff, including teachers, principals, community partners, students, mentors, and Everybody Wins! Iowa to lead the school site Power Read program. We are seeking individuals with

  • Experience working with volunteers and coordinating their activities.
  • Good organizational and project management skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer skills required and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google systems preferred
  • Ability to pass all background checks.

Time Commitment - 1-3 hours once a week, M-F, generally between 9 AM and 1:30 PM.

Contact EWI Executive Director Karen Ligas if you are interested in applying- kligas@everybodywinsiowa.org

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About Everybody Wins! Iowa

Location:

901 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 691, Des Moines, IA 50303, US

Mission Statement

EVERYBODY WINS! is a literacy and mentoring organization dedicated to increasing children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with CARING VOLUNTEERS.

Description

What is Everybody Wins! Iowa?
Everybody Wins! Iowa, an affiliate of the national Everybody Wins! organization, is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that began in Iowa in 2002. Everybody Wins! Iowa is a literacy and mentoring organization that is dedicated to increasing children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers.

How Does Everybody Win?
Students win by enjoying consistent and positive interactions with caring adults.

Volunteers win by enjoying meaningful and worthwhile experiences and the satisfaction of knowing they are making a positive impact on the future of a young child.

Schools win by seeing improvement in their students' literacy skills without assuming any administrative burden or cost.

Companies win by offering a simple, efficient way to enhance employee morale and from the positive effects of providing a valuable service to the community.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

901 Walnut StreetP.O. Box 691Des Moines, IA 50303

(41.6048,-93.6316)
 

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-4 hours/week
  • For more information please contact spearce@everybodywinsiowa.org.

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