One full-time member will assist the GED instructor with lesson planning and delivery, tutor members who need individual help in reading/language arts, science, social studies, and math. The full-time member will serve as a model, mentor, and motivator to our GED students and those graduates needing basic skill development to employment ready levels. The full-time member serves as a model, mentor, and motivator to the 20 half-time AmeriCorps/YouthBuild members who are working on academic and job skills.
Service Activities
tutoring, lesson planning, assisting GED instructor with lesson and activity preparation, developing community service projects, career and college preparation assistance, working as part of an instructional team.
Community Need Addressed
low rate of GED attainment, high unemployment among inner city youth, lack of affordable housing
Position Outcomes
As a result of this service, there will be an increase in the number of GED diplomas achieved, more students will attain job ready math and reading levels, and consequently, more young people will be able to reach their full potential.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
time management, volunteer engagement, event planning, communication, public speaking, classroom management, teamwork, etc.
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, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
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
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
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Facilitate group planning, 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