Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on October 20, 2009 |
The FLAGship bus (Families Learning And Growing) is a project of Marin Literacy Program, and the major funding is provided by First 5 of Marin. The bus makes weekly visits to 12-14 sites throughout Marin County to reach isolated families not being served by preschool services. The Volunteer Teacher’s Aide will assist 2 staff members on the bus in working with children and parents, presenting school-readiness activities, storytimes, health information, and English literacy. For more information on Marin Literacy Program see www.marinliteracy.org Key Responsibilities:
- Assist staff in presenting storytimes, songs, school-readiness activities.
- Supervise and help maintain a safe environment for children 0-5 years old.
- Assist and engage parents and caregivers in FLAGship activities, helping to improve
their English literacy skills.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work comfortably with people of all abilities, cultures and languages.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children and their parents.
- Complete required background check and fingerprinting by County.
Training and Support Provided: - Attend MLP’s 1.5 hour orientation and 7-hour volunteer training (not required for tutors already trained by MLP).
- Spend one day on the FLAGship observing staff and daily site activities.
Time Commitment:
Attend 1 specific site (1.5 - 2 hours) per week and arrive promptly for each session. Bus hours are 8:30-2:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. See website for schedule of sites. Length of Commitment: 6 months.
This opportunity is sponsored by: Marin Literacy Program
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Children (5-12) |
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Minorities |
| Families / Parents |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Children & Youth |
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Human Services |
| Education & Technology |
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Literacy |
| Health |
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Nonprofit Organization |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Child Care |
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Teaching |
| English Language Instruction |
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Address:
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San Rafael Public Library 1100 E Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (See a map) |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
Web Site: http://www.marinliteracy.org
| Last updated on October 20, 2009 |
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