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AmeriCorps Members - Support your community as an Adult Literacy Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
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Make a positive impact to adults in need as an AmeriCorps Member at the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. Apply today to become a part-time (900 hours a year) or quarter-time (450 hours a year) Adult Literacy Tutor. This exciting opportunity will allow you to provide one-on-one literacy support, lead ESL classrooms, build the literacy skills of adult learners, and make a direct impact to your community.
Under direction of the AmeriCorps Project Administrator and Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Adult Literacy Coordinator, AmeriCorps members will provide support for the Literacy for All of Monterey Park (LAMP) Literacy Program. This program provides free ESL classes and one-on-one tutoring to adult learners who want to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Benefits: Members may be eligible for
- A living allowance: Up to $9,000 for half-time members and $3,000 for quarter-time members for the 2022-2023 program year.
- The Segal Education Award: Upon successful completion of the member's term of service, the member will receive a Segal Education Award from the National Service Trust when reaching the minimum number of required service hours ($3,247.50 for half-time members and $1,718.25 for quarter-time members).
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About Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
Location:
318 S. Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is to meet the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the residents of the City of Monterey Park by providing free and open access to its resources and services. The LAMP (Literacy for All of Monterey Park) Program is one avenue of fulfilling this mission.
Description
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library was one of the first libraries in California to offer literacy services as part of the California Literacy Campaign (CLC), sponsored by the California State Library. Since 1984, LAMP (Literacy for All of Monterey Park) has been committed to helping individuals of the community to improve their skills so that they can reach their goals and fulfill their dreams. Trained volunteers in one-to-one, and small group settings provide tutoring for all ages.
LAMP has already helped many to improve their skills and to reach a variety of goals:
- to get a job
- help their children with schoolwork
- to become more active in community affairs
- to pursue higher education
- and to simply feel more confident
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
318 S. Ramona AvenueMonterey Park, CA 91754
(34.059 ,-118.12484 )
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2022
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year. Half-time commitment (900 hours) and quarter-time commitment (450 hours).
- High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred); Documentation or proof of status as a lawful permanent resident of the US; Satisfactory criminal background check.