Minnesota Volunteer Literacy Programs - Literacy Minnesota
Volunteer GED Coordinating Intern
Organizational Background: The Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) 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: The Volunteer GED Coordinating Intern will collaborate with staff to support the GED program at a Minnesota Literacy Council Learning Center. This is an unpaid internship position.
Qualifications:
▪ Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
▪ Ability to maintain organized and detailed files
▪ Dependable, prompt and able to maintain confidentiality
▪ Basic computer, Internet, and office software skills necessary
▪ Reliable transportation
▪ Familiarity with adult literacy programs preferred
▪ Experience teaching or tutoring preferred
Training: 12-hour Tutor Pre-Service Training and orientation session with program staff.
Location: We are looking for three interns, one for each of the following sites:
MLC- North Side, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55411
MLC- Rondo, 461 Dale Street North, St. Paul, MN 55103
MLC- Lake Street, 2700 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Time Commitment: Approximately 12 hours per week at the MLC- Learning Center, plus time spent at outreach events. Outreach events range from 2 -6 hours per month, including occasional evenings and weekends. Schedule will be determined upon start and is flexible. This internship is for 6 months, with opportunity to extend.
Start Date: January 16th.
Responsibilities include:
▪ Maintain all GED learner materials.
▪ Assist GED Volunteer Teachers in the classroom.
▪ Schedule and Proctor GED Practice Tests.
▪ Schedule new student registration appointments.
▪ Work cooperatively with staff to recruit new volunteer tutors and teachers for adult literacy programs.
▪ Represent MLC at volunteer recruitment fairs and other outreach events.
▪ Create flyers and other communications materials.
▪ Negotiate schedule with staff; arrive promptly when scheduled.
▪ Plan GED lessons and teach GED classes, as needed.
▪ Specific term of service project to be determined with GED Program Developer.
Benefits:
▪ Build teaching, lesson planning and classroom management skills.
▪ 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 cover letter and resume by December 1, 2011 to:
Lindsey Cermak at lcermak@
................
................
In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.
To fulfill the demand for quickly locating and searching documents.
It is intelligent file search solution for home and business.
Related searches
- christian volunteer opportunities for seniors
- excel volunteer sign up sheet
- airborne volunteer 4187
- printable volunteer sign up form
- free printable volunteer sheet
- volunteer opportunities for seniors near me
- free online literacy programs for adults
- minnesota literacy standards
- financial literacy programs for adults
- best literacy programs for elementary
- literacy programs for elementary schools
- adult literacy programs online free