Minnesota Volunteer Literacy Programs
Volunteer Outreach Internship
for Adult Literacy Programs
Organizational Background: The Minnesota Literacy Council recruits and supports volunteer tutors and teachers in adult literacy programs. These programs offer free classes for new immigrants and refugees, as well as life-long Minnesotans, who are learning basic English, math or computer skills, or studying for the GED.
Purpose of Position: To expand and support volunteer outreach and recruitment efforts. This is an unpaid internship position.
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, prompt and able to maintain confidentiality
- Basic computer, Internet, and office software skills
- Reliable transportation
- Experience with adult literacy programs and online social media is preferred, though not required
Training: 12-hour Tutor Pre-Service Training, orientation session with program staff, social networking webinar and interactive online tutorials.
Location: Minnesota Literacy Council’s main office, 700 Raymond Ave, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week, plus time spent at outreach events. Outreach events range from 2 – 8 hours per week, including some evenings and/or weekends. Schedule will be determined upon start. June – August, 2013.
Responsibilities include:
- Work cooperatively with staff and other interns to recruit new volunteer tutors and teachers for adult literacy programs.
- Respond to volunteer inquiries and track contacts in a database.
- Represent the literacy council at volunteer recruitment fairs and other outreach events.
- Write articles for the volunteer blog.
- Post new volunteer opportunities online.
- Update and edit current online postings for volunteer opportunities as needed.
- Write new recruitment messages to be used through online and print media.
- Establish and maintain contacts with print media.
- Negotiate schedule with staff; arrive promptly when scheduled.
- Record volunteer hours in the volunteer log.
Benefits:
- Build marketing, communications, and public relations skills.
- Utilize social networking tools in a professional non-profit setting.
- Learn more about literacy-related issues in the Twin Cities.
- Develop grassroots organizing and volunteer outreach skills.
- Gain experience in the field of Volunteer Management.
- Participate in workshops and trainings to learn about the roles of volunteers in adult basic education.
- Ideal for college students seeking internship credit or professional experience.
For more information or to apply, email or mail cover letter and resume to:
Allison Runchey, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
Minnesota Literacy Council, 700 Raymond Ave, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55114
arunchey@
651-251-9110
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