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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
LCS
volunteers are important to the effective delivery of programs to adults and
to the daily functioning of the organization. Volunteers have a special
opportunity to change lives. Increasing the reading, writing, and English-speaking skills enables
LCS students to get better jobs, enjoy a more
fulfilling lifestyle, and make a positive impact on future generations.
Some of the many benefits of being an LCS volunteer include:
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Volunteer hours are flexible to meet your needs.
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Volunteers receive training for the work they will do for
LCS.
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Volunteer tutors receive excellent support and training in
the use of proven instructional methods.
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Volunteer tutors meet at locations that are convenient for
them and their learners.
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Volunteers feel valued for providing important support for
an organization with goals in which they believe.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LCS
has a variety of volunteer opportunities available to individuals who are
committed to building a more literate community. They include:
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Basic literacy tutors
who are willing to attend training and assist functionally illiterate
individuals with the basic reading and writing skills.
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ESOL tutors
who are willing to attend training and assist non-English
speaking students to learn English language speech and comprehension.
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ESOL interviewers
to assess potential students for placement with appropriate tutor and
level of functioning.
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Office workers
for one four-hour shift per week.
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Computer operators
to assist in updating the student, volunteer, and donor database.
Collection of data is valuable in documenting achievement of goals, fund
raising, and promoting The Literacy Council of Sarasota.
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Other skills—call
the office if you or someone you know has skills in fund raising, public
relations, public speaking, or special projects.
Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, but they share one common
trait: a willingness to donate personal leisure time to help others gain
the English language communication skills that allow them to become more productive
citizens and lead fuller, enriched lives.
Note: Click here
to view literacy instructor training and orientation
sessions
Become a literacy volunteer by completing the form below.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
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Date: |
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Name: |
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Address: |
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City/Zip: |
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General
location (Museum, Lido Key, Gulfgate, etc.) |
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Home phone: |
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Work phone: |
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Email: |
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____ Male
____ Female |
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Date of
birth (this is necessary & confidential): |
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I am
interested
in:
_____ Basic Literacy
_____ English as a Second Language |
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We need tutors for every day and time, especially
evenings and weekends. Please list your preferred days and times for
tutoring. A complete response is vital for coordination. |
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Have you
previously been a literacy tutor?
___ yes
___ no (not required to tutor!) |
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Are you
fluent in another language? ____________________ (not required to
tutor!) |
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Education
(grade or degree completed)__________________ field of study
___________ |
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Are you
currently employed? _____ Area of work experience
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Are you a
____ full time or ____ seasonal resident of Sarasota? |
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How did you
hear about the Literacy Council? |
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I would
like to volunteer in a non-tutoring capacity in addition to or instead
of as a tutor. I'm interested in: |
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___ I wish to support
the Literacy Council of Sarasota’s important work by becoming a
Contributing Tutor ($40). |
Please print a copy of your application and mail it to: 1750
17th Street, Building D, Sarasota, FL
34234, or cut and paste
and e-mail it to volunteer@sarasotaliteracy.org.
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The Literacy Council of Sarasota, Inc. All rights reserved.
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