Literacy Volunteers of Illinois - VOCAL*AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois - VOCAL*AmeriCorps VOCAL is an AmeriCorps program sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Illinois (LVI) and supported through the Serve Illinois Commission. VOCAL AmeriCorps members are placed with community-based organizations, schools, and faith-based agencies throughout Illinois, where they help strengthen adult literacy, education, and workforce development programs. Depending on their host site placement, members may provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring and instruction, recruit and coordinate volunteers, assist with tutor training, provide employment and career-readiness support, conduct community outreach, and assist with marketing, public relations, and fundraising activities. VOCAL AmeriCorps service provides members with meaningful hand-on experience while developing valuable skills in education, leadership, communication, program coordination, and community engagement. Members have the opportunity to make a direct impact by helping adults and families improve their literacy skills, pursue educational and employment goals, and strengthen their communities. Member Duties As a VOCAL AmeriCorps member, your service will focus on adult literacy programs offered to low-literate and limited English-speaking adults and out-of-school teens. As Literacy Specialists, AmeriCorps members serve as one-to-one and small group tutors, become involved with volunteer recruitment and retention activities, and assist their partner organization in obtaining resources that will benefit the adults and families they serve. Program Benefits Childcare assistance if eligible Education award upon successful completion of service Health Coverage Living Allowance Training. Terms None Service Areas Community and Economic Development Community Outreach Education. Skills Communications Education Leadership Recruitment Teaching/Tutoring Writing/Editing General Skills Team Work. Literacy Volunteers of Illinois - VOCAL*AmeriCorps #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
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