Volunteer Job Descriptions
Please take a moment to review the vounteer job descriptions below to ensure that you're ready to commit to the minimum requirements:
Tutors
Goal: To help adult learners reach their literacy related goals
Time: 2-4 hours per week of tutoring, plus preparation and travel time
Duties:
- Have a strong desire to help others
- Attend tutor orientation and on-going trainings to stay up to date on the best ways to provide education to the learners
- Provide instruction to classes, groups or individuals in the areas of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), GED and Pre-GED (high school equivalency) or basic literacy (reading, writing, math)
- Attend tutoring sessions regularly, arriving on time
- Prepare activities and lessons based on resources provided by BEACON and your own ideas
- Attend tutor orientation and on-going trainings to stay up to date on the best ways to provide education to the learners
- Communicate with BEACON staff to provide volunteer time and program feedback
- Complete and submit attendance and time sheets by the first of each month
- Be flexible and able to handle a certain amount of stress and ambiguity
- Be patient, social and kind when interacting with the learners
Site Tutors
- Provide instruction to small groups in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), GED and Pre-GED (high school equivalency) or basic literacy (reading, writing, math) at a BEACON Community Parner site.
One-on-one Tutors
- Provide instruction to individuals in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), GED and Pre-GED (high school equivalency) or basic literacy (reading, writing, math) at a BEACON-approved site.
- Schedule and attend meetings with learner, be prompt and encouraging of continued studies
Qualifications:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be willing to commit to tutoring 1-2 times a week for 3 months or as agreed upon with BEACON staff (seasonal and project opportunities available)
- Have no record of conviction of any sex offense or any crime of violence
- Be fluent in English and have strong English verbal/written communication skills
- Comprehend materials to be taught and write legibly
- Second language NOT required
Office Assistant
Goal: Assist staff with tasks and projects in the BEACON office
Time: Varies based on project - average of 4-5 hours per week
Duties:
- Assist staff in mailings, inventory, and filing
- Maintain office supplies and book inventory, etc.
- Data entry
- Help produce outreach and training materials
Qualifications:
- Be 15 years or older
- Commit to a certain period of time as discussed with a member of the staff
- Have a pleasant and helpful attitude
- Be task oriented
- Have basic computer skills in Microsoft Office
Other Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Time: Varies
Opportunities:
- Offer training sessions for staff and tutors
- Offer workshops on topics of interest to learners and tutors; examples are healthcare, safety, public policy, finances, public schools, consumerism, etc.
- Develop resource packs and lesson plan samples for ESOL, Pre-GED, GED and/or basic literacy to be disseminated to tutors
- Develop new programs such as office and workforce literacy
- Lead or participate in fundraising activities such as raffles, concessions, etc.
- Help coordinate the BEACON booth at various fairs and other activities
- Communicate with local churches, businesses and foundations about BEACON and its vision (community relations)
- Assist in the development of marketing materials
- Be a member of the Board or a Board Committee
- Assist staff in short-term projects such as mailings, inventory, filing, etc.
Qualifications: Vary