Korean/English Bilingual VOCAL AmeriCorps Member: Serve Adult Literacy Students and Adult Volunteer Literacy Programs
Expand the volunteer base of community-based volunteer literacy programs and increase services being offered to low literate and limited English-speaking adults and out of school teens.
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.
PAY/BENEFITS
Half Time: 900 hours; $10,000 Living Allowance; $3697 Education Award
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 partner 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 SITE
HANA Center, 4300 N California Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
HANA’s mission is to empower Korean American and multi-ethnic immigrant communities through social services, education, culture, and community organizing to advance human rights. HANA Center offers various language classes including English, Korean, and Spanish. HANA Center believes that culture and language are deeply intertwined and believe that language can become a tool to empower. Additionally, their citizenship classes provide immigrants with not only language skills, but also practical information and the confidence they need to navigate U.S. society and eventually improve the quality of their lives.
LIVING ALLOWANCE
$800 - $1000 monthly
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Graduate
DESIRED LANGUAGES
English, Korean
OTHER CONDITIONS
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check