One of the organizations we regularly partner with is DC LEARNs, the District's literacy coalition. Check out their AmeriCorps announcement below:
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with D.C. residents who lack the literacy or other skills they need to get a good job, take part in civic affairs, read to their children, or access information about their health, safety or legal rights? Do you know someone in your community who is looking for such an opportunity?
We currently have two full-time 11-month positions available.
The first is a position teaching or tutoring adults at a D.C.-area adult literacy program. This member will teach basic english literacy, ESL, or GED classes to adults, and provide outreach, collaboration and project support at a D.C.-area adult literacy program. D.C. LEARNs currently has 17 AmeriCorps members teaching at local adult literacy programs.
The second position is based at D.C. LEARNs, and involves developing and implementing volunteer recruitment and support initiatives for our Reach Out and Read program and other D.C. LEARNs member organizations. Reach Out and Read is an early literacy initiative that is delivered in pediatric clinics (www.reachoutandread.org). This AmeriCorps member will:
• Develop or improve literacy-rich waiting room environments for the ROR program sites. This will include ensuring that books are available and assisting with volunteer recruitment where appropriate.
• Develop and implement tracking system to ensure that health care center staff have been trained and are successfully implementing in the Reach Out and Read model. This includes collecting site observation reports, tracking training participation (in-person and online), assisting providers in accessing online training (as necessary), and collecting progress reports.
• Assist the Coordinator with site visits for quality assurance using the ROR Site Observation Scale.
• Coordinate RORDC's involvement in community events such as health fairs.
In addition, the AmeriCorps member will work with the D.C. LEARNs Executive Director to identify opportunities to develop and implement literacy volunteer recruitment initiatives for other D.C. LEARNs member organizations, and to assist potential volunteers contacting D.C. LEARNs via our Literacy Hotline.
In addition, BOTH members will be required to:
• Serve at least 1700 hours over 11 months, beginning September, 2009.
• Work with fellow AmeriCorps members to plan and implement community service projects.
• Participate in all of the following: pre-service orientation, basic tutor training, Literacy*AmeriCorps
retreat, and monthly development training.
• Participate in state and county national service events and training.
• Participate in MLK Day of Service and/or other service days as chosen by team
• Complete required quarterly progress reports and program evaluations.
Benefits
• Post-service education award of $4,725, which may be used as a voucher to pay off student loans or to pay for tuition for college, post-graduate work or vocational education
• Annual stipend of $11,400
• Basic health coverage
• Student loan forbearance
• Childcare coverage (based on eligibility)
• Ongoing leadership and professional development training
• Direct service experience at a nonprofit, library, or school-based education program
Qualifications
• Ability to work well with a team and independently
• Demonstrated interest in adult education and community service
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Creativity, commitment and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in working on group projects and participating in group reflection
• Community service experience
• Literacy education experience helpful, though not required
• Must be at least 17 years of age, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Both positions are available immediately.
Applications are now being accepted and can be downloaded at: archives/003297.html
Please submit your application by email to: americorps@dclearns.org, by fax 202-331-0143 or mail to 1612 K St. NW suite 300 Washington DC 20006.
Please indicate in your application which position you are interested in.