Volunteer
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Opportunities
If you have any questions or need assistance while completing your application, contact us at admin@literacycouncilak.org or (907) 456-6212.
Bookstore Volunteer
Located at Forget-Me-Not Books at 2216 S Cushman St.
The Literacy Council of Alaska is looking for committed volunteers to help keep our bookstore running smoothly. An ideal candidate would be someone who is passionate about giving back to their community, is interested in books, and can commit a minimum of one hour per week.
Tasks we need assistance with:
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Cleaning donated books
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Shelving books in the store
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Rotating books and pulling new items from the back
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Maintaining the cleanliness of the store (dusting, straightening, and cleaning shelves)
Skills and Qualifications:
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An interest in volunteering
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Can commit a minimum of one (1) hour per week
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Follows directions and works independently
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Willing to get a little dusty
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16 years and older (12 and older with an adult)
High School Equivalency (GED)
Located at Literacy Council of Alaska, 724 27th Ave. Suite 2
The Literacy Council of Alaska is looking for committed volunteers to assist instructors in our High School Equivalency, GED Prep classes. As a volunteer, you’ll help empower adult learners as they build skills and move closer to earning their GED. An ideal candidate would be someone passionate about giving back to their community, who has experience in tutoring or teaching, and who can commit a minimum of one and a half hours twice a week for eight weeks.
Responsibilities:
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Support instructors during GED Prep classes in a supportive classroom environment.
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Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students as they work through material for Language Arts or Mathematical Reasoning.
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Encourage students as they work toward earning their High School Equivalency (GED) diploma.
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Help answer questions, reinforce lesson concepts, and provide individualized support during class activities.
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Foster a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging learning environment for adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
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Communicate with the Adult Education Program Director regarding student progress, attendance, or classroom needs.
Please Note: Working with adult learners is both rewarding and impactful. To set volunteers and students up for success, all volunteers complete an application, screening process, and training before working with students
Skills and Qualifications:
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An interest in volunteering
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18 years and older
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Follows directions and works independently
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills
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Cultural intelligence and sensitivity towards diverse cultural differences and traditions
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Previous experience teaching or tutoring
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Can commit a minimum of one and a half hours twice a week for 8 weeks
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Must be able to pass a background check
English as a Second Language (ELL)
Located at Literacy Council of Alaska, 724 27th Ave. Suite 2
The Literacy Council of Alaska is looking for dedicated volunteers to help adult English language learners (ELL) achieve their goals through one-on-one tutoring and small-group classes. An ideal candidate would be someone passionate about giving back to their community, culturally aware, with experience in tutoring or teaching, and who can commit a minimum of one and a half hours twice a week for eight weeks.
Responsibilities:
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Meet regularly twice a week for an eight-week session for a minimum of one and a half hours with an adult English language learner(s) to work on their English language goals, ranging from basic literacy to speaking, reading, and writing at all levels
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Take a whole-person approach to working with students
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Plan lessons independently, utilizing recommended ELL guidelines and materials
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Fill out monthly reports to document tutoring progress
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Communicate as needed with Adult Education Director on student progress and attendance
Please Note: Working with adult learners is both rewarding and impactful. To set volunteers and students up for success, all volunteers complete an application, screening process, and training before working with students
Skills and Qualifications:
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An interest in volunteering
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18 years and older
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Follows directions and works independently
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills
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Cultural intelligence and sensitivity towards diverse cultural differences and traditions
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Previous experience teaching or tutoring (ELL teaching experience preferred)
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Can commit a minimum of one and a half hours twice a week for eight weeks
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Must be able to pass a background check