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VISTA Volunteer Coordinator
The Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) provides free one-to-one tutoring for adult learners in reading, math, writing and GED preparation as well as literacy workshops and family literacy programs. AmeriCorps is a national service organization that provides support through funding and people power to more than 2,000 organizations across America. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations to strengthen communities across our nation. With a continuation AmeriCorps grant award, Lee County Literacy Coalition will onboard six VISTA members and three Summer Associates to contribute to the goals of building organizational capacity. Project activities include increasing partnerships, seeking learning spaces to host workshops, engaging learners and volunteer recruitment. Other objectives include donor relations, marketing, and resource development. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Everyone has a right to literacy. To help increase volunteer recruitment and educate donors, The VISTA Member will develop marketing strategies and materials and recruit volunteers and educate others in ways to get involved for program sustainability. Targeted rural areas: Lee, Macon and Chambers counties.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education .
Skills :
Communications , Team Work , Public Speaking , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Community Organization .