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Flexible Schedule
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Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Children's Literacy Network's in-person BookPALS program is returning this fall! The program will share the joy of reading and encouragement of reading confidence with local 2nd and 3rd grade students while practicing crucial literacy skills. The highly-loved program is in need of volunteers that are available during the school day on a bi-monthly basis to be mentor readers to students. Please continue reading for more information on the volunteering experience with in-person BookPALS. Volunteers for BookPALS serve as reading mentors to small groups of 2nd and 3rd graders to motivate and encourage excitement around reading! All books and resources are provided, we just need YOU! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in going into schools to help us reach students. If you have availability on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesday morning/early afternoon, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Students will be pulled from their class for 30 minutes to read with you in a small group. Training is provided and no experience is necessary, just a kind heart and open mind.
Date Posted: Jun 6, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Children's Literacy Network's Family Literacy Interactive Program (FLIP) Night is an interactive, family-oriented literacy night held at our partner schools throughout Washtenaw county. FLIP Nights provide families with the opportunity to build literacy skills and enjoy a fun evening together by offering important components: interactive literacy-based activities for children and their families, breakout workshop for parents and caregivers to help them support their child's literacy development, STEM activities, power food packs and dinner, and books for children of all ages. We are currently looking for individuals or groups that would be interested in volunteering for our 2023-2024 FLIP Nights. Dates are to be determined. Volunteers for FLIP run interactive literacy activities for participating families, work the welcome table, help with dinner, and pass out books throughout the night. We hold FLIP nights at local Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Elementary Schools. This volunteer experience can be a one-time commitment or ongoing, based on your preference. This opportunity is great for individuals, groups, teens and families! Please email Caitlin at caitlin@childrensliteracynetwork.org if you are interested.
Date Posted: May 16, 2023
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Aug 3
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09:45 AM
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12:30 PM
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Children's Literacy Network is excited to present our newest program this summer: Reading Stars Reader's Theater! This program is designed around the well-known strategy of readers theater, which involves children in the process practicing oral reading and writing skills while immersing them in the performing arts! The program is focused on elementary school-level children, and employs a research-based learning model featuring reading supports, innovative arts and drama activities, and essential social and emotional development opportunities to address the needs of both struggling readers and under-resourced students. Volunteers for this program will serve as a mentor for the children, and support them in the process of creating, developing, and practicing an original script, and a culminating theatrical performance put on by the children. Volunteers will also assist the children in completing other aspects of performing arts including set & prop design, and costume design. We are currently seeking volunteers for the program that are available 1.5 hours a day Monday-Thursday during the dates below: 7/10-7/13 & 7/17-7/20 from 11:00-12:30PM in Ann Arbor 7/24-7/27 & 7/31-8/3 from 9:45-11:15AM in Ypsilanti 8/7-8/10 in Ypsilanti (times TBD) Please contact caitlin@childrensliteracynetwork.org if you would like to volunteer this summer!
Date Posted: May 8, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Children's Literacy Network's virtual BookPALS will be returning in the fall! The program was designed to bring students together from different socio-economic backgrounds and build a love of reading through new friendships! We partner with schools from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Detroit and Jackson. We are in need of volunteers who are interested in a virtual volunteer opportunity to serve as reading mentors to 2nd and 3rd grade students. Please continue reading for more information on the volunteering experience of BookPALS. Volunteers for BookPALS serve as reading mentors to small groups of around 1-3 second graders to motivate and encourage excitement around reading on Zoom! All books, resources and trainings are provided, all we need is you! Mentor readers read with students, share in fun reading activities, and help them build crucial literacy skills. Current opportunities include sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30PM and/or 5:30-6:30PM. Volunteers are only required to sign up for ONE of those hour-long sessions, but can choose more if desired. Volunteers are asked to commit to volunteering on a weekly basis
Date Posted: Jun 6, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Expectations & Responsibilities of Board Members The Children’s Literacy Network is a not-for-profit organization providing educational programs in the greater Ann Arbor area extending throughout Washtenaw County. The Board of Directors provides expertise, experience and effort to help guide CLN policy, planning and operations to meet both current objectives as well as long term goals. The board meets monthly and operates with standing and special committees that meet on an as-required basis. The Children’s Literacy Network looks to each member of its Board of Directors for to assume the following responsibilities: 1) Service: A board member will directly contribute to the well-being of the Children’s Literacy Network through personal expertise and effort, by regularly attending board meetings and by serving on a standing or special committees and by attending organization events. A minimum attendance of 75% of board meetings is expected. 2) Fundraising: Each Director is expected to make an annual personal contribution to the Children’s Literacy Network in keeping with his/her ability. In addition, board members will actively engage in fundraising in whatever way is best suited to them. 3) Community Support: Each member of the Board of Directors is expected to publicly support the Children’s Literacy Network and help lend it credibility and influence in the community. Board members should act as ambassadors of goodwill for the Children’s Literacy Network and seek increased support in his or her individual segment of the community. 4) Fiscal responsibility: By assisting in the planning/preparation of the annual budget, understanding the budget and monitoring the Children’s Literacy Network’s financial affairs the board member fulfills his/her fiduciary responsibility. 5) Legal responsibility: The board member will know and understand the Children’s Literacy Network’s operations and help to implement policies and programs, thus fulfilling the legal responsibilities of a board member. Additional Information: Terms: Board members are elected for two year terms, renewable for three terms or a total of six years. Board members may be appointed to serve out a vacant position until the next election and that appointment does not count in the six year election limitation. Time Commitment: Board members must anticipate approximately three hours of service monthly outside of board meetings by serving on a committee, attending event or meetings on behalf of CLN. Meeting Schedule: The board meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month. Expectations & Responsibilities of Board Members The Children’s Literacy Network is a not-for-profit organization providing educational programs in the greater Ann Arbor area extending throughout Washtenaw County. The Board of Directors provides expertise, experience and effort to help guide CLN policy, planning and operations to meet both current objectives as well as long term goals. The board meets monthly and operates with standing and special committees that meet on an as-required basis. The Children’s Literacy Network looks to each member of its Board of Directors for to assume the following responsibilities: 1) Service: A board member will directly contribute to the well-being of the Children’s Literacy Network through personal expertise and effort, by regularly attending board meetings and by serving on a standing or special committees and by attending organization events. A minimum attendance of 75% of board meetings is expected. 2) Fundraising: Each Director is expected to make an annual personal contribution to the Children’s Literacy Network in keeping with his/her ability. In addition, board members will actively engage in fundraising in whatever way is best suited to them. 3) Community Support: Each member of the Board of Directors is expected to publicly support the Children’s Literacy Network and help lend it credibility and influence in the community. Board members should act as ambassadors of goodwill for the Children’s Literacy Network and seek increased support in his or her individual segment of the community. 4) Fiscal responsibility: By assisting in the planning/preparation of the annual budget, understanding the budget and monitoring the Children’s Literacy Network’s financial affairs the board member fulfills his/her fiduciary responsibility. 5) Legal responsibility: The board member will know and understand the Children’s Literacy Network’s operations and help to implement policies and programs, thus fulfilling the legal responsibilities of a board member. Additional Information: Terms: Board members are elected for two year terms, renewable for three terms or a total of six years. Board members may be appointed to serve out a vacant position until the next election and that appointment does not count in the six year election limitation. Time Commitment: Board members must anticipate approximately three hours of service monthly outside of board meetings by serving on a committee, attending event or meetings on behalf of CLN. Meeting Schedule: The board meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month. Expectations & Responsibilities of Board Members The Children’s Literacy Network is a not-for-profit organization providing educational programs in the greater Ann Arbor area extending throughout Washtenaw County. The Board of Directors provides expertise, experience and effort to help guide CLN policy, planning and operations to meet both current objectives as well as long term goals. The board meets monthly and operates with standing and special committees that meet on an as-required basis. The Children’s Literacy Network looks to each member of its Board of Directors for to assume the following responsibilities: 1) Service: A board member will directly contribute to the well-being of the Children’s Literacy Network through personal expertise and effort, by regularly attending board meetings and by serving on a standing or special committees and by attending organization events. A minimum attendance of 75% of board meetings is expected. 2) Fundraising: Each Director is expected to make an annual personal contribution to the Children’s Literacy Network in keeping with his/her ability. In addition, board members will actively engage in fundraising in whatever way is best suited to them. 3) Community Support: Each member of the Board of Directors is expected to publicly support the Children’s Literacy Network and help lend it credibility and influence in the community. Board members should act as ambassadors of goodwill for the Children’s Literacy Network and seek increased support in his or her individual segment of the community. 4) Fiscal responsibility: By assisting in the planning/preparation of the annual budget, understanding the budget and monitoring the Children’s Literacy Network’s financial affairs the board member fulfills his/her fiduciary responsibility. 5) Legal responsibility: The board member will know and understand the Children’s Literacy Network’s operations and help to implement policies and programs, thus fulfilling the legal responsibilities of a board member. Additional Information: Terms: Board members are elected for two year terms, renewable for three terms or a total of six years. Board members may be appointed to serve out a vacant position until the next election and that appointment does not count in the six year election limitation. Time Commitment: Board members must anticipate approximately three hours of service monthly outside of board meetings by serving on a committee, attending event or meetings on behalf of CLN. Meeting Schedule: The board meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month.
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2023
