Each month AmeriCorps outreach members will plan, direct and provide education outreach activities at local birthing hospitals, pediatric hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, health and community fairs, to educate and recruit families to enroll in the program. Each outreach member will enroll on average 25 new children per month to increase the number of children in underserved areas, 0-5 year, who receive a monthly age appropriate book delivered directly to their home. Members will input enrollment information in the Books from Birth database, as well as, contact families to update information to assure delivery of books.
Service Activities
recruitment and informational sessions
outreach activities individually and in a group setting
data entry
recruiting volunteers
building capacity
Community Need Addressed
Access to age appropriate books for children age 0 to 5 years to promote literacy and school readiness.
Position Outcomes
Increasing young children’s access to books is precisely the mission of the Books from Birth program, which delivers an age-appropriate book each month for the first five years of a child’s life. By increasing access to books, the program builds a culture of early reading, promotes stronger family connections, and helps prepare children for kindergarten.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
College Degree
non-profit management, database management
Skills you will gain
time management, project planning, event planning, public speaking
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
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
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
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 plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, 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 the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment