Literacy/Healthy Living Program Coordinator - Celebrate! Maya Project

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Since its i nception in 2014, the Celebrate! Maya Project continues to promote the life, contributions, and history of Dr. Angelou, and to research and document her global contributions to share with the state of Arkansas. Our interest in serving the Delta is in response to the decades-long studies that tell us the student populations in America’s Mississippi- Arkansas Delta regions are likely to be poorer and have far less access to quality education, health, and social services.

We’re raising $600,000 through 2025 to renovate a 92-year-old home in the Little Rock Central High School district to p rovide a learning and training environment for creative programming and fostering community connections. We are doing it all in the spirit of Maya Angelou, and your support can make this possible. Focusing on serving youth and families economically, educationally, and socially with a variety of events and activities.


A s a Celebrate Maya Project (in partnership with Hunger Free America - Americorps Senior Volunteer Program), Literacy/Healthy Living Program Coordinator , you will focus on creating a "Planting a successful future " : a literacy and healthy living initiative, curriculum for volunteers, and part-time educators who will work directly with youth during afterschool and weekend sessions.

Volunteer skills helpful in this role is experience working with youth and creating youth program curricula , experience in community outreach, effective communication skills, social media skills, ability to work independently as well as collaborating with committee members and CMP President and having reliable transportation. T he time commitment is 20 hours per week. Staff are available for volunteer support between 9 am - 5 pm CST. The estimated completion of the project is 6/30/24.

By joining our community of Senior Volunteers (55+) you gain access to our group events , training, events, volunteer recognition, community, monetary reimbursement, and an extensive list of volunteer opportunities that are remote or in-person across the U.S.

Use this link to sign up for this opportunity and become a Hunger Free America Americorps Senior (55+) Volunteer!
Celebrate Maya Project: https://www.tfaforms.com/5057256?acctid=0012E00002nznP6