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Literacy Partners Mission: We strengthen families through a two-generation approach to education. With our free classes, low-income parents in New York City develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world. Our research-based curriculum also incorporates child development and parenting support to help parents boost their children’s early reading, school readiness, and social-emotional growth.

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Which Literacy Partners Program do you feel is the best match for you?

A short description follows about Literacy Partners' five programs that depend on our Volunteers to make them run. Please read the requirements for each program and check the one(s) for which you are interested and qualified.

Note: Anyone interested in volunteering with Literacy Partners MUST attend a volunteer orientation. Virtual orientations take place on the second Tuesday of each month.

Immigrant parents learning English (English for Parents)

Weekly commitment: 1-2 hours

Your role: In-Class Facilitators and/or Speaking Partners

In-Class Facilitators: Classes take place 1-2 times per week at specific times during the day or evenings
Speaking Partners: Calls with a student once a week at a convenient time for both of you

Additional Requirement: Attend an EFP Facilitator Training at the beginning of your first semester (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Adult non-readers (Basic Literacy)

Weekly commitment: 2-3 hours

Your role: One-on-One Reading Tutors

When: Evening classes and/or 1:1 phone appointments with student

Additional Requirement: Attend Online Barton Training (6 hours each level)

Young parents finishing their High School Equivalency (LEAP)

Time commitment: On call for 1-2 hours a month

Your role: One-on-One writing help and mentoring for a student at a convenient time for both of you

Additional Requirement: Cultural Competency Training

Spanish-speaking parents in Parent Workshops (La Fuerza de Familias)

Time commitment: Periodic support for scheduled events and workshops

Your role: Office or event support

Additional Requirement: Spanish-speaking

Support for Development Events

Time commitment: Periodic support for scheduled events

Your role: Clerical, social media support, mailings, phone calls

Additional Requirement: None

Support for Special Book Events (BOTO)

Time commitment: Periodic support for scheduled events

Your role: Bundle and distribute books. These events may be outside and in person, but may also be remote

Additional Requirement: None

Why do you want to volunteer with Literacy Partners?

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I believe in the mission of Literacy Partners.
I want to share my experience teaching English or reading with newly arriving immigrants.
I have time on my hands and want to volunteer regularly or for special events.
I am looking for a volunteer opportunity to round out my professional experience.
I have past experience with Literacy Partners and want to do more.

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