Applicants have a choice of serving as a tutor or workshop facilitator.
Service Activities
Service Activities include one of the following: Tutoring adult learners in reading, writing and speaking english. Tutor adult learners to take and pass the GED or High School Equivalency testing; these subjects include math, science & reading comprehension. Facilitate family literacy workshops and support the teen summer program. Facilitate volunteer management workshops and outreaches.
Community Need Addressed
Members enrolled in Project MORE help address the education and economic needs of adult learners and their families as well as assist in increasing volunteer participation by facilitating volunteer management workshops for community based organizations.
Position Outcomes
The families and programs served by Project MORE members experience an increase in knowledge which helps them to reach their desired goals. Adult learners take and pass their high school equivalency testing, gain knowledge about financial resources and money management and increase their English speaking capabilities. The community based organizations that attend volunteer management workshops receive a hosts of tools and methods for effectively recruiting, placing, managing and assessing their volunteer activities.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Training
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
CPR/First Aid
Skills you will gain
CPR, public speaking, teaching and tutoring, basic Microsoft Word & Excel, basic computer skills, presentation skills, citizenship/civic engagement
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions
Tools
Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment