| Literacy*AmeriCorps Dayton |
| 2009-2010 Service Members |
| Back Row: Jackie, Ann, Emily, Wes, Amanda B., Katie Front Row: Rosie, Brandi, Amy, Amanda M. |
“Getting things done” is what our Literacy*AmeriCorps service members do in the Greater Dayton Area!
This national service program mobilizes volunteers who take action, serving as literacy tutors/advocates
in our community.
Our service members work with adults, children and families; in the workplace and in local schools,
helping learners to meet their educational goals. The term of service is 1700 hours, and upon
completion, members earn a $4725 education award. During a member’s service year, a living
allowance, health care plan, and child care (if eligible) are provided. Moving expenses and housing are
not provided.
L*AC service members receive full training as literacy tutors, in addition to on-going professional and
personal development training, and numerous opportunities for community service.
Check us out and see if serving as L*AC is in your future!
Literacy*AmeriCorps Dayton Service Sites 2009-2010
All positions are a minimum of 38 hours per week (direct service) Monday-Friday. A few sites may have
some weekend hours. Mandatory member meetings/trainings are held at least twice per month (min. 2
hrs). Schedules at each site may vary, but all comprise over 80% of the direct service requirement. The
additional 20% of members hours are spent in training, community service, outreach, volunteer
recruitment, and unity activities. Members need a reliable form of transportation, should expect to work
some weekends and evenings as needed (varies with each site), and be whole-heartedly committed to
their term of service.
Kettering City Schools Community Literacy Programs
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429
Miami Valley Literacy Council (MVLC)
18 W. First Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Dakota Center, Inc.
33 Barnett Street
Dayton, OH 45407
Project READ
444 W. Third Street Rm. 12-201
Dayton, OH 45402
Fast Forward Program
1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45408
Miami Valley Career Technology Center's International Program
515 E. Third Street (St. John's United Church of Christ)
Dayton,OH 45402
Dayton Urban League
907 W. 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402
How to Join
Project READ has 10 positions for L*AC members each service year (September-August). We will
begin recruiting for the 2010-2011 service year in March 2010. All of our positions are full time and
serve for 11 months. Some part-time positions may be available for the coming service year. If you are
interested in learning more about being an L*AC member, please follow the steps below. Please call the
program manager at (937) 512-3104 if you have any questions during the process.
Before you apply: Look over the position descriptions, member expectations, and service site
descriptions to see if our program is right for you. If so, then go to www.americorps.gov and fill out the
application. Please call our office for information if you have any questions (937) 512-3104
Fill out the online application: The AmeriCorps application process is currently being updated.
Go to http://www.americorps.gov/ and click "Join AmeriCorps" and follow the directions. Our program is
Literacy*AmeriCorps Dayton. Please call us if you have any trouble with the application process. You
may also email your resume to the address listed below.
The Interview: The program coordinator will use the application to judge if the applicant is a good fit for
the program, and if so, will make contact by phone or email. At first, a phone interview will take place,
and then the applicant may be invited for an interview with the coordinator (about 30 minutes) Out of state
applicants will have an extended phone interview. After the interview, qualified and interested applicants
will be asked to choose at least three service sites that interest them. The coordinator will then give the
applicants an information packet including contact numbers/email addresses for those sites. Applicants
are responsible for arranging interviews with the site supervisors and their staff.
Site Interviews: Applicants should have their site interviews within 10 days of their interview with the
program coordinator. Once the site interviews are completed, applicants and service site staff will give
feedback to the coordinator. A placement decision will be made based on this feedback and the
coordinator’s recommendation. Most of our service sites interview multiple candidates for their L*AC
position(s), so please be patient. The process takes a little time, but it's worth it!
Placement: Once a member is placed* in a service position, they will be asked to fill out a pre-service
commitment form and be given information about orientation and pre-service training.
Then…it’s on to a year of getting things done and making a difference!
*placement decisions are made only after an applicant has passed a background check and presented proof
of US citizenship.
For more information contact:
Becky Garvin
Literacy*AmeriCorps Program Manager
Project READ
444 W. Third Street Bldg.6, Rm. 121
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-3104
FAX (937) 512-3434
becky.garvin@sinclair.edu
This national service program mobilizes volunteers who take action, serving as literacy tutors/advocates
in our community.
Our service members work with adults, children and families; in the workplace and in local schools,
helping learners to meet their educational goals. The term of service is 1700 hours, and upon
completion, members earn a $4725 education award. During a member’s service year, a living
allowance, health care plan, and child care (if eligible) are provided. Moving expenses and housing are
not provided.
L*AC service members receive full training as literacy tutors, in addition to on-going professional and
personal development training, and numerous opportunities for community service.
Check us out and see if serving as L*AC is in your future!
Literacy*AmeriCorps Dayton Service Sites 2009-2010
All positions are a minimum of 38 hours per week (direct service) Monday-Friday. A few sites may have
some weekend hours. Mandatory member meetings/trainings are held at least twice per month (min. 2
hrs). Schedules at each site may vary, but all comprise over 80% of the direct service requirement. The
additional 20% of members hours are spent in training, community service, outreach, volunteer
recruitment, and unity activities. Members need a reliable form of transportation, should expect to work
some weekends and evenings as needed (varies with each site), and be whole-heartedly committed to
their term of service.
Kettering City Schools Community Literacy Programs
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429
- Adult basic literacy, GED, and ESOL. Early childhood and family literacy
Miami Valley Literacy Council (MVLC)
18 W. First Street
Dayton, OH 45402
- Adult basic literacy, GED, ESOL, and computer literacy
Dakota Center, Inc.
33 Barnett Street
Dayton, OH 45407
- After school literacy tutoring (K-12)
Project READ
444 W. Third Street Rm. 12-201
Dayton, OH 45402
- Literacy awareness and outreach, volunteer & student recruitment, special literacy events, and
book distribution
Fast Forward Program
1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45408
- Program serving out-of-school youth, ages 15-21, with the goal of returning them to high school,
enabling them to earn a diploma and receive a positive placement after graduation
Miami Valley Career Technology Center's International Program
515 E. Third Street (St. John's United Church of Christ)
Dayton,OH 45402
- ESL classroom assistant & tutor for adult learners
Dayton Urban League
907 W. 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402
- GED classroom assistant & tutor for adult learners
How to Join
Project READ has 10 positions for L*AC members each service year (September-August). We will
begin recruiting for the 2010-2011 service year in March 2010. All of our positions are full time and
serve for 11 months. Some part-time positions may be available for the coming service year. If you are
interested in learning more about being an L*AC member, please follow the steps below. Please call the
program manager at (937) 512-3104 if you have any questions during the process.
Before you apply: Look over the position descriptions, member expectations, and service site
descriptions to see if our program is right for you. If so, then go to www.americorps.gov and fill out the
application. Please call our office for information if you have any questions (937) 512-3104
Fill out the online application: The AmeriCorps application process is currently being updated.
Go to http://www.americorps.gov/ and click "Join AmeriCorps" and follow the directions. Our program is
Literacy*AmeriCorps Dayton. Please call us if you have any trouble with the application process. You
may also email your resume to the address listed below.
The Interview: The program coordinator will use the application to judge if the applicant is a good fit for
the program, and if so, will make contact by phone or email. At first, a phone interview will take place,
and then the applicant may be invited for an interview with the coordinator (about 30 minutes) Out of state
applicants will have an extended phone interview. After the interview, qualified and interested applicants
will be asked to choose at least three service sites that interest them. The coordinator will then give the
applicants an information packet including contact numbers/email addresses for those sites. Applicants
are responsible for arranging interviews with the site supervisors and their staff.
Site Interviews: Applicants should have their site interviews within 10 days of their interview with the
program coordinator. Once the site interviews are completed, applicants and service site staff will give
feedback to the coordinator. A placement decision will be made based on this feedback and the
coordinator’s recommendation. Most of our service sites interview multiple candidates for their L*AC
position(s), so please be patient. The process takes a little time, but it's worth it!
Placement: Once a member is placed* in a service position, they will be asked to fill out a pre-service
commitment form and be given information about orientation and pre-service training.
Then…it’s on to a year of getting things done and making a difference!
*placement decisions are made only after an applicant has passed a background check and presented proof
of US citizenship.
For more information contact:
Becky Garvin
Literacy*AmeriCorps Program Manager
Project READ
444 W. Third Street Bldg.6, Rm. 121
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-3104
FAX (937) 512-3434
becky.garvin@sinclair.edu
| Corps Update L*AC Dayton members participated in the National Make a Difference Day project serving over 24 hours at a Dayton Habitat for Humanity building site! |