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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