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25 people are interested
Board Member
ORGANIZATION: The READ Center
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25 people are interested
Adults who provide leadership and governance to the mission and programs of The READ Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review, update (as necessary), and uphold READ’s Mission Statement.
- Set policy for READ's operations.
- Approve READ’s budget and assure fiscal accountability.
- Support and participate in the fund raising activities for READ, including all special events.
- Employ, support, supervise, and evaluate the Executive Director.
- Attend Board meetings and committee meetings.
- Attend Board retreats, in-service workshops, and other Board development activities.
- Actively participate in at least one Board committee.
- Participate in long-range financial and program planning.
- Identify and secure resources for the work of READ.
- Make an annual personal financial contribution to READ at the level recommended by the Finance committee and as approved by the Board.
- Be an advocate to and liaison with the community at large.
Perform legal responsibilities and protect READ's assets
More opportunities with The READ Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The READ Center
Location:
5211 W. Broad Street, Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230, US
Mission Statement
The READ Center changes lives through adult literacy by helping adults develop reading, writing, math, financial and digital skills so they can better fulfill their goals and roles as citizens, workers and family members. The READ Center provides classroom instruction, one-to-one tutoring, and community programs to adults who want to improve their literacy skills.
Description
Learning to read as an adult is complex, and our students have often had limited support or success in school. READ meets students where they are and helps them attain their literacy and life goals. The ability to read well is something many of us take for granted. We assume that every adult can read well. For one in six adults in Richmond, that is not the case. Imagine trying to understand your prescription, get a driver’s license, apply for a job online, or help your child with homework when you struggle to read. Low literacy traps families in a cycle of low educational attainment and poverty that is hard to break. Everyone needs and deserves a literate life.
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4915 Radford Avenue, Ste. 204Richmond, VA 23230
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2016
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