Volunteer Application - LearningWorks

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How did you learn about volunteer opportunities at LearningWorks?*

Agency webpage
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Are you volunteering as part of a requirement?*

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Please check whichever applies*

service learning project
academic credit
court/restorative justice
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How many hours must you complete, and by when?

Why do you want to volunteer with LearningWorks?*

Which volunteer opportunities interest you?

Option 1: English Language + Literacy Program Tutor and mentor an adult immigrant or refugee by helping them to learn to read or write in English, and integrate into the larger community:

Requires a minimum 6 month commitment (including TEFL certification candidates in need of observation hours).
Meet weekly with your student for approximately 1.5 hours per week.
Meeting schedules determined between the tutor and his or her student.
Tutors can use meeting space at 181 Brackett Street during business hours, or meet with their student at a location of their choice in the community.
Training is provided.

Option 1b: English Language + Literacy Program Teach a "Conversation & Community" class for a small group of adult immigrants or refugees, focusing on conversation, building confidence, and developing oral fluency:

Requires a minimum 3 month commitment.
Teach 2 times weekly for 2 hours (4 hours total, plus prep time).
Plan lessons and assess student progress.
Teaching experience is required, preferably with English Language Learners.
Classes held at 181 Brackett Street, Portland.

Option 2: Aim High AmeriCorps Help elementary school students who are struggling with reading, math, or social emotional skills to catch up with their peers via one-on-one, small group, and classroom support and mentoring:

This opportunity entails service through our Aim High AmeriCorps program.
Requires a commitment of 1 year (or less), with a regular, agreed-upon service schedule.
Service can be full-time (provided a slot is available), half-time, or minimum time (more info here).
Childcare allowances, health insurance, and a modest living allowance are available to full-time and half-time members.
Service occurs at one of 4 local elementary schools (Reiche, East End, Riverton or Saccarappa) during the school day (between 8AM – 3:30PM), and/or during before or afterschool programming.

Option 3: LearningWorks Afterschool + Summer Program Help elementary school students who are struggling with reading or math to catch up with their peers by assisting program instructors in an afterschool or summer program:

Requires a minimum 3 month commitment.
Afterschool programs are held Monday-Thursday, 2PM – 5:30PM during the academic year.
Summer programs are held Monday-Thursday 8AM-noon for 5 weeks.
Volunteerism occurs on-site at one of 11 elementary schools (Reiche, East End, Rowe, Riverton, Ocean Ave., Presumpscot, Kaler, Skillin, Biddeford Primary, Biddeford Intermediate, and Waterboro Elementary).

Option 4: Youth Building Alernatives Assist our academic and workforce development program for young adults by helping its teachers complete administrative tasks and prepare for instruction time.

Requires a minimum 3 month commitment (including service learners in need of observation hours).
Program is held Monday-Friday, 8AM – 3PM year-round.
Volunteerism occurs on-site at at 181 Brackett Street, Portland.

Option 5: Administrative Support the agency’s operations with behind-the-scenes administrative support. Examples include (but aren’t limited to):

Filling in as a front desk receptionist;
Lending your photography talents to our 50 Stories Project;
Helping the Development team with marketing and communications;
Doing clerical work or data entry for a program; or
Doing small projects that need to be done around the building.
Got other ideas? Let us know!

Please choose from the 5 options above: (check all that apply)*

Option 1 - English Language + Literacy Tutor
Option 1B: English Language + Literacy Classroom Teacher
Option 2 - Aim High AmeriCorps
Option 3 - LearningWorks Afterschool + Summer Program
Option 4 - Youth Building Alternatives - Admin Assistant
Option 5 - Administrative/Other

In what community(s) would you prefer to be placed?*

Portland
South Portland (EL+LP Tutoring, Afterschool Program only)
Westbrook (EL+LP Tutoring, Afterschool Program only)
Biddeford (EL_LP Tutoring, Afterschool Program only)
Waterboro (Afterschool only)

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Are you currently volunteering for another organization?*

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If yes, where and for how long?

What is your educational background? (please list last level obtained and area of study)*

What is your job or career background? (please attach resume if you have one)*

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Do you have a close personal relationship to a LearningWorks employee or student?*

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If yes, with whom?

I understand that to be considered as a volunteer at LearningWorks, I must complete and sign a Background Investigation Information Sheet.*

I understand that if I am a volunteer with LearningWorks, there is protection for volunteers from civil liability during the course of appropriate service under the Federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997.*

I certify that the information I have provided in this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.*

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