Volunteer and Job Opportunities
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Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) (8/07/08)
- Literacy Tutors - The Literacy Council of Montgomery County has over 200 adult students
on its waiting list for tutors. Become a volunteer literacy tutor and teach an adult to read, write, or
speak English. No foreign language skills are necessary. Tutors work one-on-one or with small
groups, and typically meet with students in libraries or communit y centers at mutually convenient
times. Tutor orientations will be held at the Rockville Library on:
- September 3 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and
- September 8 from 10:30 am to noon **Sessions are also scheduled for
October 2nd, October 6th, October 29th, and November 4th.
Please email info@literacycouncilmcmd.org
or Call 301-610-0030.
- ESL Class Teacher Aide - We are also currently looking for volunteer teacher aides to work with a lead teacher to conduct an ESL class for adults of various levels. The class session will be 10 weeks long, equivalent to 90 instructional hours. Volunteers will be trained and oriented before the first day of class and be invited to participate in trainings and faculty meetings to develop and adjust curriculum and to report student status.
Please email Caralyn Bushey at caralyn@literacycouncilmcmd.org
or Call 301-610-0030.
- Reading and Mathematics Instructional Volunteers - We are seeking instructional volunteers to tutor learners at pre-GED levels in reading and/or math. The GED-i online course was developed as a flexible means for learners to prepare for the series of GED examinations and earn a Maryland State high school diploma. Interested students must be able to demonstrate minimum 9th grade skills by pre-testing in math and reading. Volunteers will provide instruction to those learners who need modest academic support in order to qualify for the Maryland State Department of Education’s GED-i course.
Please email Stephanie Williams at stephanie@literacycouncilmcmd.org
or Call 301-610-0030.
- Short-Term Volunteer Opportunity with Adult Learners - We are seeking Student Support Aides for the adult ESL Class Program to assist with student orientations and retention activities. Hours will vary during the course of the term but are expected to average 3 hours per week (more hours needed at the beginning and end of the class session). Daytime student orientations and classes are slated for the Silver Spring and Quince Orchard public libraries. Student orientations and classes are scheduled in the evenings at Rockville High School and Clopper Mill Elementary School in Germantown. Classes will meet three times per week over a 10-week period.
Please email Stephanie Williams at stephanie@literacycouncilmcmd.org
or Call 301-610-0030.
Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) (05/2008)
Recognizing the importance of adult English literacy services as a critical community need and workforce development opportunity, the Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) was formed in 2005. MCAEL works to coordinate and improve services; provide resources and technical assistance to expand capacity; and educate the community at large about the vital importance of literacy and adult ESOL...
To read more: download PDF file (80 kb) or view web version.Literacy Council of Montgomery County (4/14/08)
Volunteer to help an adult learn to read, write and speak English. No foreign language experience is necessary. Tutors meet with a student for two hours a week at a time and place that is convenient. Free orientation sessions will be held at the Rockville Library on May 1st and at the Germantown Library May 7th. Teaching adults English is fun. It's rewarding. Please join us.
Contact Ms. Julie Gilbreath at: julie@literacycouncilmcmd.org
or telephone 301-610-0030.Become a mentor. (03/06/08)
Please consider mentoring a young person. See the important message from the Honorable Katherine D. Savage of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Maryland.Hold a Hand, Heal a Heart! (10/11/07)
The award winning children's Good Grief Club, sponsored by Hospice Caring, Inc., is in need of volunteer facilitators. If you are interested in working with grieving children during school hours, in MCPS schools, this is the opportunity for you!New English Project Seeks Volunteer Teachers (PDF 58kb) (8/28/07)
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County (LCMC) is recruiting volunteers to serve as Teachers, as members of a working group, which is currently developing a series of English for Daily Living classes for adult students.The Kids on the Block Program (5/13/06)
The Mental Health Association of Montgomery County needs volunteers for its Kids on the Block program. The volunteers will serve as puppeteers who teach children about social concerns through this educational program which features life-size puppets. Some of the issues addressed are Bullying, Mental Health and Wellness, and Early Childhood Aggression. Volunteers will participate in one full-day training and then rehearse for several weeks before performing. We ask that volunteers give a commitment of one performance per week for a minimum of one year. Performances take place throughout Montgomery County and volunteers must provide their own transportation. Kids on the Block is an exciting and fun way to make a difference in the lives of young children throughout Montgomery County.
If interested, please contact Karishma Sheth at the MHA, 301-424-0656, ext. 130, or ksheth@mhamc.org.Make a Difference: Volunteer To Tutor a Child in Reading
There is nothing more rewarding than watching the eyes of a young child light up when she or he discovers the joy of reading. Be a part of that moment. Get involved in the Ruth Rales Comcast Kids Reading Network to help children in need of assistance outside the classroom to boost their reading skills.The Learning Academy Tutoring and Mentoring Program
The mission of the George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy (GBTLA) is to accelerate students' mastery of academics, specifically reading, language arts, and mathematics. The Learning Academy is a tutoring and mentoring program that enhances the academic performance and achievement of students in grades 1 through 12. On Saturday mornings, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., certified teachers and volunteer tutors work with students on core subjects and teach successful learning/studying strategies.Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a national organization with over 700 employees. Metro MD FCA (Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties) is looking for volunteers as well as part-time staff to help enhance the local ministry. For more information about the national ministry, go to www.fca.org or to learn more about the local work go to www.metromdfca.org. If you are a retired coach, and interested in local opportunities, please contact Mark Stephens at 301-874-8838 or by email: MarkStephens@fca.org.
Job Opportunities - Previous
Global Wizards Site Coordinator (09/18/07)
Interages, a nonprofit organization specializing in linking older adults and young people, seeks a Part Time Site Coordinator for our Global Wizards geography enrichment program. Global Wizards offers an after school curriculum to participating Montgomery County public elementary schools, to teach students in grades 2-4 about basic map skills and inspire students’ interest in geography.
(Click Here) for complete flyer details (PDF 52kb).Part Time Instructors Needed (10/25/06)
SuccessLab Learning Centers is seeking part-time instructors for our Germantown & Olney Maryland locations. We are a well-funded, growing company. SuccessLab works with children 4 yrs thru 12th grade as an after school supplemental education program.
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