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J.O.B.S. (Job Opportunities and Basic Skills) Instructor

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ORGANIZATION: KALAMAZOO LITERACY COUNCIL

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Help others get ready for the workforce
Volunteer in our Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) class and help others to strengthen their skills to:

  • Get employed
  • Communicate more effectively
  • Advance in their career

Each weekly session will feature an interactive presentation focused on applying for jobs, writing effective cover letters and resumes, and interview skills.

Classes are held Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a 6 week cycle in person and online. Lessons are provided.

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About KALAMAZOO LITERACY COUNCIL

Location:

420 EAST ALCOTT, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enhance the lives of adults by improving their reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension skills Our vision is to empower adults to reach their full potential through literacy.

Description

The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit volunteer tutor organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults who struggle to read. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council offers free one-on-one programs designed to develop reading, writing and spelling skills. Our goal is to also educate the public about the crisis of illiteracy and bring together a community with a common goal of making Kalamazoo County 100 percent literate. The KLC is the only organization in Kalamazoo County exclusively providing free basic literacy instruction to adults.

We serve native English speakers and English Language Learners with tutoring and classes in Parent Literacy, Health Literacy, Citizenship, Writing, Computers, and more. Volunteer roles include reading tutor, classroom instructors, and classroom assistants. No experience is necessary; we provide online training, all curriculum and ongoing support. Volunteer in person or online. This is an exciting opportunity to help change the lives of adults in the community!

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Employment
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Employment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

420 East Alcott StreetKalamazoo, MI 49001

(42.270023,-85.57573)
 

SKILLS

  • Adult Education
  • Career Counseling / Coaching
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1.5-2 hours per week

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