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Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer support for families and children-Family Literacy Program

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Illinois, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible volunteer opportunity
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, International Relations, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer support for families and children-Family Literacy Program

    Support families and young children through our Family Literacy Program! Volunteers help with literacy activities, reading, educational activities, and family engagement while creating a welcoming and supportive learning environment. This is a meaningful opportunity to support children’s early learning both online and in-person while helping parents build their language skills and confidence.

    What We’re Looking For

    • Friendly and patient individuals
    • Enjoy working with children and families
    • Comfortable supporting reading and learning activities
    • Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
    • Positive, welcoming, and respectful attitude

    Preferably Spanish/Arabic and Rohingya/Burmese speaking volunteers

    Cause Areas:

    -Education

    -Children

    -Families

    -Literacy

    -Early Childhood

    Teaching experience is not required!

    Time commitment: The program is flexible.

    Background check and fingerprinting, mandated reporter training, and volunteer orientation required before volunteering.

    Your time and care help families learn and thrive together!

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Illinois, US
    Associated Location

    Heartland Human Care Services

    Chicago, IL, USA

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