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Become a Volunteer 

Volunteers are an important part of our organization. Do you have a few hours to give? Consider one of our many volunteer opportunities.

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Student
Tutoring

Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring to student.
 

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Tutor
Support

Support our tutors. Our tutors need translators, trainers, and support helpers.

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Community Support

Help with events, community promotion and fundraising activities.
 

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Board
Member

We're looking for a few good leaders on our Board of Directors. Board Positions are Open.

Become a Tutor

Our dedicated tutors have been teaching since July 2006 and the overwhelming majority feel the tutor/student experience has been worthwhile and rewarding. The reasons for wanting to be a tutor are as varied as the number of tutors in our literacy council. Tutors should meet the following expectations:
 

  • Complete 14 hours of training

  • Agree to tutor for a 12 month time period

  • Use suggested materials

  • Meet with a student at least once a week for 1-2 hours

  • Meet with students in a public location

  • Keep records of student’s progress

  • Provide reports on student’s progress

  • Attend in-service/network meetings (optional)

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Support Our Tutors

Not everyone can tutor, but our tutors need support. Tutor support is a great way to volunteer when you can't commit the time to tutor a student. We need:
 

  • Help organize and maintain materials 

  • Tutors trainers

  • Translator (Spanish to English)

  • Helpers to evaluate new students

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Advocate

Become a Community Advocate

Help us engage our community  by supporting initiatives that strengthen and uplift our local community. As a community advocate, your role will focus on fostering connections and support within the community. This can involve working closely with various local groups, residents, and organizations.

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  • Help with event organization and promotion

  • Participate in local events to raise awareness about Literacy Partners of Kewaunee County, Inc 

  • Promote us through outreach efforts, such as social media campaigns, newsletters, and community meetings

  • Support and lead fundraising efforts to secure resources

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Join Our Board

Our organization is currently seeking dedicated, passionate, and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you'll help shape the future of our community, advocate for the causes we support, and ensure that our mission continues to make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities include:

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  •  Ensuring the organization adheres to its mission, vision, and values.

  • Participating in developing the organization’s strategic goals, policies, and plans for the future.

  • Assisting in overseeing the organization’s financial health.

  • Supporting fundraising efforts through networking, donor outreach, and participating in events.

  • Acting as an ambassador for the organization, promoting it to the community, potential donors, and other stakeholders.

  • Attending regular board meetings and any special events. ​

     

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you! Board positions are open, and we are actively accepting applications. To apply or learn more about what it means to be a board member, please submit your resume along with a brief statement of interest explaining why you would like to serve on our board.

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