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Virtual Opportunity
Do you have a passion for helping children learn? Do you want to volunteer from the comfort of your home? Then, join us as a remote child tutor this fall! Reading Connections is the largest adult literacy nonprofit organization in North Carolina. Our Family Literacy Program provides three 10-week sessions during the school year at Title I elementary schools in Guilford County. This program offers parents an opportunity to support their children’s literacy development while improving their own literacy skills at the same time. Centered on the belief that parents are their children’s first teachers, the program incorporates focused literacy instruction for parents and children, fostering both a habit and a love of reading among the families we serve. We’re currently looking for tutors to work with elementary school children (Pre-K through 5th grade) one-on-one or in small groups. Math and literacy tutoring lesson plans are provided. Orientation and training provided. To learn more or to sign up, contact Alison (awelch@readingconnections.org).
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2022
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High Point, NC 27261
This summer, Reading Connections is seeking 100 volunteers in 100 days to help cultivate literacy in our community. Sign-up and get trained by August 27th! Position: Career Coach Purpose: Provide resources, guidance, and one-on-one support to adult literacy students looking for employment. General Description: 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.
Date Posted: Jul 12, 2022
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Greensboro, NC 27401
Do you love to do arts and crafts? We’re looking for a volunteer to help prepare craft materials for children in our in-person and online family literacy programs. Reading Connections is the largest adult literacy nonprofit organization in North Carolina. Our Family Literacy Program provides three 10-week sessions during the school year at Title I elementary schools in Guilford County. This program offers parents an opportunity to support their children’s literacy development while improving their own literacy skills at the same time. Centered on the belief that parents are their children’s first teachers, the program incorporates focused literacy instruction for parents and children, fostering both a habit and a love of reading among the families we serve. Join us at our Greensboro or High Point office! Hours are flexible! To learn more or to sign up, contact Alison (awelch@readingconnections.org).
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2022
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Greensboro, NC 27401
Do you want to help address food insecurity in our community? Then, this is the opportunity for you! Reading Connections is the largest adult literacy nonprofit organization in North Carolina. Our Family Literacy Program provides three 10-week sessions during the school year at Title I elementary schools in Guilford County. This program offers parents an opportunity to support their children’s literacy development while improving their own literacy skills at the same time. Centered on the belief that parents are their children’s first teachers, the program incorporates focused literacy instruction for parents and children, fostering both a habit and a love of reading among the families we serve. Because our in-person family literacy programs are offered during mealtimes, we always provide families with lunch or dinner as part of the program. Providing meals for families that are a part of our Family Literacy program is a fantastic opportunity for civic or faith-based groups to come together to serve low-income families in Guilford County! There are three ways to help out. You can... Sponsor a lun ch ($150) or dinner ($200) Make and deliver a lunch or dinner -Order lunch or dinner from a restaurant Lunches should serve 60 people (30 adults, 30 children); dinners should serve 120 people (40 adults, 80 children). Zip Codes for Daytime Sites: 27407, 27260 Zip Codes for Evening Sites: 27405, 27407 To learn more or to sign up, contact Alison (awelch@readingconnections.org).
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2022
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Greensboro, NC 27401
Do you have a passion for working with immigrant and refugee adults? Are you interested in supporting adults as they develop the English literacy skills they need to achieve their goals for themselves and their families? Then, join our team as an in-person adult classroom assistant in Greensboro! Reading Connections is the largest adult literacy nonprofit organization in North Carolina. Our Family Literacy Program provides three 10-week sessions during the school year at Title I elementary schools in Guilford County. This program offers parents an opportunity to support their children’s literacy development while improving their own literacy skills at the same time. Centered on the belief that parents are their children’s first teachers, the program incorporates focused literacy instruction for parents and children, fostering both a habit and a love of reading among the families we serve. As an adult classroom assistant, you’ll support the lead classroom instructor and work one-on-one or in small groups with students requiring additional support. Orientation and training provided.
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2022
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