Description
Expand the volunteer base of community-based volunteer literacy programs and increase services being offered to low literate and limited English-speaking adults in Illinois communities.
ABOUT LVI:
LVI is a leading organization within the national service movement and has through five different federal and state AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) programs engaged over 1,000 national service members in some 150 adult literacy, family literacy, and Head Start programs throughout the state.
ABOUT VOCAL:
LVI's current national service program, VOCAL AmeriCorps (Volunteer Outreach for Community Action in Literacy) places Full Time (1700 hour), Part Time (900 hour), Quarter Time (450 Hour) and Minimum Time (300 Hour) members serving in volunteer literacy programs throughout the state.
LVI is currently recruiting for the 24-25 program year. VOCAL 2024-2025 program year begins September 1st, 2024 and ends August 31st, 2025.
BENEFITS
All members will earn a living allowance and stipend. Additionally, all members are eligible for student loan deferment while enrolled. Upon completing the term of service, all members earn an education award.
Full-time members are eligible for healthcare and childcare benefits.
Exact figures will be released soon. For reference, in the 2023 Program Year, the living allowance and stipend were as follows:
Full-time: 1700 hours (35-40 hours a week); $18,000 Living Allowance; $6,895 Education Award
Half Time: 900 hours (20-25 hours/week); $9,000 Living Allowance; $3447 Education Award
Quarter Time: 450 Hours (10-15 hours/week); $4,500 Living Allowance; $1,824 Education Award
Minimum Time: 300 hours (5-10 hours/week) ; $3,000 Living Allowance; $1,459 Education Award
*Benefits increase each program year
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As VOCAL AmeriCorps member, your service will focus on adult literacy programs offered to low-literate and limited English speaking adults and out-of-school teens. AmeriCorps members serve as one-to-one and small group tutors, become involved with volunteer recruitment and retention activities, and assist their host site organization in obtaining resources that will benefit the adults and families they serve. Primary responsibilities include:
Literacy Support:
Plan tutoring sessions and provide small group and one-to-one literacy tutoring to low
literate and limited English speaking adults and out-of-school teens.
Conduct basic skills and literacy assessments for adult learners
Encourage and support adult learners by helping them develop confidence and a positive attitude about learning; Respecting them and involving them in decisions about the learning process
Select materials and approaches that are suitable for the adult learners’ ability and needs
Track learner progress through regular assessments and submit reports.
Volunteer Recruitment:
Assist with volunteer management including orientations, logistics, and volunteer tracking
Work with Site Supervisor to ensure consistent, excellent volunteer experiences
Assist with volunteer data management and individual volunteer coordination
Recruit, schedule and coordinate individual volunteers
Assist with communication projects aimed at volunteers (social media, newsletter, content development, etc.)
Coordinate volunteer recognition activities.
Other responsibilities include:
Engaging community members in education or social issues through member led themed events
at their organization or sites across Chicago
Attending Monthly trainings
Participating in Days of Services
Documenting your experience through videos and/or pictures
HOST SITES INCLUDE:
Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
Centro Romero, located on the northeast side of Chicago in the Edgewater neighborhood, is a non-profit organization providing options and opportunities for low-income Latino and other immigrants. Services offered include ESL and Spanish Literacy, Family Literacy, Immigration Services, and various programs for youth and women. Through education, Centro Romero emphasizes the development of the whole family unit, the creation of community leadership and self-reliance.
Instituto del Progreso Latino (IDPL), 2570 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL 60608 IDPL is an educational organization whose mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment. With offices in on the southwest side of Chicago and several different service locations, IDPL offers a continuum of adult education services from learning how to read in Spanish to the GED and onto college level classes ABE and pre-GED classes are also offered, as is English literacy for students with less than a 6th grade education in their first language. Also offered are computer literacy programs, internet access and employment-readiness and job placement assistance.
Expand the volunteer base of community-based volunteer literacy programs and increase services being offered to low literate and limited English-speaking adults in Illinois communities.
ABOUT LVI:
LVI is a leading organization within the national service movement and has through five different federal and state AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) programs engaged over 1,000 national service members in some 150 adult literacy, family literacy, and Head Start programs throughout the state.
ABOUT VOCAL:
LVI's current national service program, VOCAL AmeriCorps (Volunteer Outreach for Community Action in Literacy) places Full Time (1700 hour), Part Time (900 hour), Quarter Time (450 Hour) and Minimum Time (300 Hour) members serving in volunteer literacy programs throughout the state.
LVI is currently recruiting for the 24-25 program year. VOCAL 2024-2025 program year begins September 1st, 2024 and ends August 31st, 2025.
BENEFITS
All members will earn a living allowance and stipend. Additionally, all members are eligible for student loan deferment while enrolled. Upon completing the term of service, all members earn an education award.
Full-time members are eligible for healthcare and childcare benefits.
Exact figures will be released soon. For reference, in the 2023 Program Year, the living allowance and stipend were as follows:
Full-time: 1700 hours (35-40 hours a week); $18,000 Living Allowance; $6,895 Education Award
Half Time: 900 hours (20-25 hours/week); $9,000 Living Allowance; $3447 Education Award
Quarter Time: 450 Hours (10-15 hours/week); $4,500 Living Allowance; $1,824 Education Award
Minimum Time: 300 hours (5-10 hours/week) ; $3,000 Living Allowance; $1,459 Education Award
*Benefits increase each program year
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As VOCAL AmeriCorps member, your service will focus on adult literacy programs offered to low-literate and limited English speaking adults and out-of-school teens. AmeriCorps members serve as one-to-one and small group tutors, become involved with volunteer recruitment and retention activities, and assist their host site organization in obtaining resources that will benefit the adults and families they serve. Primary responsibilities include:
Literacy Support:
Plan tutoring sessions and provide small group and one-to-one literacy tutoring to low
literate and limited English speaking adults and out-of-school teens.
Conduct basic skills and literacy assessments for adult learners
Encourage and support adult learners by helping them develop confidence and a positive attitude about learning; Respecting them and involving them in decisions about the learning process
Select materials and approaches that are suitable for the adult learners’ ability and needs
Track learner progress through regular assessments and submit reports.
Volunteer Recruitment:
Assist with volunteer management including orientations, logistics, and volunteer tracking
Work with Site Supervisor to ensure consistent, excellent volunteer experiences
Assist with volunteer data management and individual volunteer coordination
Recruit, schedule and coordinate individual volunteers
Assist with communication projects aimed at volunteers (social media, newsletter, content development, etc.)
Coordinate volunteer recognition activities.
Other responsibilities include:
Engaging community members in education or social issues through member led themed events
at their organization or sites across Chicago
Attending Monthly trainings
Participating in Days of Services
Documenting your experience through videos and/or pictures
HOST SITES INCLUDE:
Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
Centro Romero, located on the northeast side of Chicago in the Edgewater neighborhood, is a non-profit organization providing options and opportunities for low-income Latino and other immigrants. Services offered include ESL and Spanish Literacy, Family Literacy, Immigration Services, and various programs for youth and women. Through education, Centro Romero emphasizes the development of the whole family unit, the creation of community leadership and self-reliance.
Instituto del Progreso Latino (IDPL), 2570 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL 60608 IDPL is an educational organization whose mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training and employment. With offices in on the southwest side of Chicago and several different service locations, IDPL offers a continuum of adult education services from learning how to read in Spanish to the GED and onto college level classes ABE and pre-GED classes are also offered, as is English literacy for students with less than a 6th grade education in their first language. Also offered are computer literacy programs, internet access and employment-readiness and job placement assistance.
Read More
Living Allowance
$320
-
$2000 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance
Additional Benefits
Living allowance depends on the time commitment selected - between 5-35 hours/week. Living allowance is distributed biweekly over the full service period.
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English, Spanish
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check