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Virtual Opportunity
Children's Literacy Network's provides a remote volunteering opportunity with our program, Virtual BookPALS. 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, and Detroit. We are in need of volunteers who are interested in serving as weekly remote 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! Reading mentors work with the same students each week to encourage building a positive relationship with reading. All books, resources and trainings are provided, all we need is you and your dedicated time! 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 5:30-6:30PM. Volunteers are only required to sign up for ONE weekly hour-long sessions, but can choose more if desired. Volunteers are asked to commit to volunteering on a weekly basis for at least one semester. Please contact Kara at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org for more information.
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
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, 48104
Children's Literacy Network's in-person BookPALS program is continuing during the 2024-2025 school year in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti! 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 for in-person volunteering at local elementary schools. Please continue reading for more information on the volunteering experience with in-person BookPALS. All books and resources are provided, we just need YOU! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in volunteering in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor on Mondays-Thursdays during the school day. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer for 1-2 hours during the work day, or have time to give during the week, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Training is provided and no experience is necessary, just a kind heart, love of reading, and open mind. Please contact Program Manager, Kara, at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org, for information about the school's location and how to sign up!
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
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, MI 48104
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 2024-2025 FLIP Nights on 10/17, 11/7, 12/12. 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! Events generally occur between 4:30-7:30PM. Please email Program Manager, Kara, at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org for more information regarding event locations and how to sign up as a volunteer!
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
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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: Mar 3, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Children's Literacy Network's Read With Kids will be returning for its third year this fall! We are excited for the opportunity to share the discovery of books and reading with even more children and schools! We are in need of volunteers to help bring the Read With Kids program to life for Kindergarten and First Grade students during the 2024-2025 school year. While current schedules are still being planned, volunteer opportunities will be Monday-Friday in local Ypsilanti Early Learning Centers Please continue reading for more information about the volunteering experience with Read With Kids. Volunteers for Read With Kids serve as a reading mentor for elementary students in the Ypsilanti community. They work with small groups of 1-2 Kindergarten or First Grade students in 30 minute sessions to introduce them to books, share in a positive reading experience, and engage in fun reading activities. Read With Kids is an in-person program, working directly in the school the children attend 1-2 times per week! We are currently looking for volunteers who enjoy working with children and have a love of reading! Volunteers are required to sign up for at least one of these session days, but may choose more if desired. On-site training will be provided for all volunteers. Please contact Kara at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org if you have any questions!
Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
