April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and here at ESLC, we couldn't be more grateful for the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our amazing volunteers! Our volunteers play an indispensable role in advancing literacy and empowering individuals through education. Their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others is truly inspiring.
Throughout this month, we invite you to join us in celebrating these extraordinary individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support our mission. Keep an eye on our social media pages as we shine the spotlight on some of our outstanding volunteers, sharing their stories, experiences, and the impact they're making in our community.
To all our volunteers: THANK YOU for your unwavering commitment and for being the heart of our organization. Your dedication to literacy fuels our mission and inspires us every day.
East Side Learning Center (ESLC) is the proud host of AARP Foundation Experience Corps. We are committed to fostering intergenerational relationships through building a community of elders to guide the next generation of readers. We are so grateful for our volunteers comprised of seniors, Page Scholars, University of Minnesota America Reads, and St. Catherine’s America Reads college students.
Prerequisites of all ESLC Volunteers
- Commitment to serving four or more hours per week, October-May
- Fulfillment of background check requirements (ESLC will cover costs)
- Attendance at pre-service training sessions during September
- Fulfillment of 20-25 hours of supplemental training throughout the school year
- Ability to speak and read English
ESLC volunteers serve primarily in three roles: In-Person Literacy Mentors, Virtual Literacy Mentors, and Virtual Observers.
What does each type of volunteer do?
- Tutors K-3rd grade students in reading using structured 30-minute literacy session curriculum
- Supports children as they grow their literacy and social-emotional learning skills
- Commits to two or more morning or afternoon tutoring sessions weekly that will take place on-site at your assigned elementary school
For additional information about this position, click the In-Person Literacy Mentor text above to download a PDF.
- Tutors K-3rd grade students in reading using structured 30-minute literacy session curriculum
- Supports children as they grow their literacy and social-emotional learning skills
- Commits to two or more virtual afterschool (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) tutoring sessions weekly that take place on Zoom
Needs technology skills to participate in Zoom calls and use online tutoring resources
For additional information about this position, click the Virtual Literacy Mentor text above to download a PDF.
- Monitors virtual reading tutoring sessions to provide a safe tutoring environment
- Commits to attending two or more virtual after school (3:30 PM – 5:30 PM) tutoring sessions weekly that will take place on Zoom
Needs technology skills to participate in Zoom calls, preferably several calls at one time using multiple devices
Must be 18 years or older
For additional information about this position, click the Virtual Observer text above to download a PDF.
