Are you looking for a full-time opportunity to work with D.C. residents who lack the literacy or other skills they need to get a good job, take part in civic affairs, read to their children, or access information about their health, safety or legal rights? Do you know someone in your community who is looking for such an opportunity?
D.C. LEARNs is currently accepting applications for Literacy*AmeriCorps Member positions for the 2010-2011 service year. This is a terrific opportunity for adults of all ages and backgrounds who have a passion for volunteer service and education. Members are placed in non-profits in the Washington, D.C. area to teach and tutor adults in a variety of contexts (for example: basic literacy skills, English as a Second Language, computer literacy, GED preparation), as well as provide program and administrative support.
D.C. LEARNs works with adult and family literacy programs here in the District to raise public awareness of literacy issues, recruit volunteers, provide outreach to new learners, and provide the materials, research, training, and technical assistance needed to raise the quality of literacy services available in the District. What is unique about our Literacy*AmeriCorps program is that it is tightly integrated with the services provided by D.C. LEARN and its coalition members.
During the 11 months of service, a Literacy*AmeriCorps member receives a living allowance of $11,800, payable in bi-weekly allotments. Members also receive an education award of $5,350 from the Corporation for National and Community Service upon completing 1700 hours of service. Health insurance and student loan deferment are also available. All D.C. LEARNs Literacy*Americorps members also receive training on core teaching skills provided through our Adult Education Professional Development Center, as well as opportunities to attend other enrichment activities and an annual conference held by our Americorps partner, the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.
For additional information, you can visit the Americorps web site at www.americorps.gov or contact MaryAnn Florez at D.C. LEARNs (202/331-0141, x25 or mflorez@dclearns.org)
Applications can be completed online through the Americorps site (www.americorps.gov).
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Hello,
I applied through the AmeriCorps to your program. I am very interested in your program.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
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