Written by Admin on 10/06/2019. Posted in Program News, Uncategorized, Volunteers

Become an AmeriCorps member at the Literacy Council in 2019/20

Are you looking for the opportunity to make a difference? The Literacy Council has an exciting opportunity to join our team for a year! Apply today to become the Literacy Council’s next Recruitment and Awareness Coordinator through AmeriCorps. Please follow the link below to fill out your application.

Join AmeriCorps and “get things done”! Become a NC LiteracyCorps member at the Literacy Council of Buncombe County and improve literacy and English language skills in our community.

The Literacy Council of Buncombe County will host one full-time NC LiteracyCorps (an AmeriCorps Project) member beginning September 2019. The application period is now open and closes August 1.

The NC LiteracyCorps places members at literacy organizations, providing literacy tutoring to youth and adults while building program capacity through volunteer management. The Literacy Council of Buncombe County’s member will:

• provide direct service tutoring
• recruit and orient volunteers
• recruit and support students
• develop community partnerships
• conduct visibility campaigns
• manage a book gifting program
• participate in national days of service

The Literacy Council’s full-time member will provide 1,700 hours of service with a 10-month commitment, receiving a living allowance of up to $13,992. Upon successful completion of requirements, the member will be eligible to receive an additional educational award.

Requirements to serve with the NC LiteracyCorps are that the member must:
• be at least 17 years old
• have a high school diploma or equivalent
• successfully pass statewide and national criminal background checks
• be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States

The Literacy Council is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please follow the link for more details and to apply online: http://nclc.web.unc.edu/join-nclc/americorps-member/ You may also contact Nureena Faruqi (faruqi@email.unc.edu) or Ashley Lasher (ashley@litcouncil.com).

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Written by Admin on 26/07/2016. Posted in Featured Articles, Program News, Volunteers

Join the Literacy Council Team in 2016/17

Update Aug. 9, 2016: This position has been filled.

Apply Here Today

Position Description

Join AmeriCorps and “get things done”! Become a NC LiteracyCorps member at the Literacy Council of Buncombe County and improve literacy and English language skills in our community.

NC LiteracyCorps members provide literacy tutoring to youth and adults while building program capacity through volunteer tutor management. The LiteracyCorps member working with the Literacy Council of Buncombe County will have the opportunity to:

provide direct service tutoring,
recruit and orient volunteers,
recruit and support students,
develop and enhance community partnerships,
conduct visibility campaigns, and
participate in national days of service.

The Literacy Council’s NC LiteracyCorps member will begin in late August 2016 and complete his/her service year in July 2017. Over the course of the year, the member will become an integral part of the Literacy Council’s full-time team, providing 1700 hours of service.

Benefits to the Member

NC LiteracyCorps members receive a living allowance of up to $12,300 and qualify for limited health insurance reimbursements. Upon completion of requirements, they are eligible to receive an educational award of $5,775. NC LiteracyCorps members receive training in volunteer management, literacy issues, tutoring strategies, diversity, and leadership skills. The member placed with the Literacy Council will also have a professional development stipend to participate in conferences and seminars throughout the service year.

Qualifications

To serve with the NC LiteracyCorps, the member must:

be at least 17 years old
have a high school diploma or equivalent
successfully pass statewide and national criminal background checks
be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States

Preferred qualifications are:

a deep commitment to providing educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged adults and youth and/or those who are from other cultures
excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and members of the community
outstanding written and oral communication skills
a working knowledge of office technology including Microsoft Office suites
ability to work independently and collaboratively
creative, strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and ability to track deadlines
available to work occasional evenings