AmeriCorps members will serve as Adult Literacy Tutors, providing one on one and small group tutoring to individuals who need to improve basic reading, writing, math, english language skills, computer skills, or finanacial literacy skills. AmeriCorps members will also recruit, train, and mobilize community volunteers, as well as perform community service projects throughout the year.
Service Activities
* One on one literacy tutoring
* Small group ESOL and Financial Literacy Tutoring
* Volunteer Recruitment and Training
* Community Outreach
* Program Improvement and Development
Community Need Addressed
Serving Individuals who need to improve fundamental skills: literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, english for speakers of other languages, and financial literacy.
Position Outcomes
GoodSkills Literacy Corps members will see 2500 adults with barriers to employment go through the program and meet individual goals in these fundamental skills areas, and go on to have a more secure economic future because of their increased education.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
Virginia State Literacy Tutor training, CPR/First Aid, TABE, Best Plus, etc.
Skills you will gain
Adult Education, Self Improvement, Time Management, Community Outreach/Public Speaking, Tutoring, CPR/First Aid, Emotional Intelligence.
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, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, 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, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment