Volunteer

You may volunteer as a basic literacy (teaching an adult to read and write) or an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor - teaching someone to speak and understand English. You do not need a college degree or teaching experience.

You may be teaching someone who is preparing to take the GED exam -- someone who is literate in her own language but needs to learn English -- or someone who is a low level reader or perhaps cannot read at all.

This is what is expected of an adult literacy tutor:

• Participate in a 16 hour training session (two consecutive Saturdays).
• Participate in in-house trainings and round tables. After the first training, you need to complete two hours of continuing education every year. Reading Works and the New Mexico Coalition for Literacy provide seminars throughout the year.
• Keep the information you learn about your student confidential.
• We recommend you meet with your learner two times a week -- an hour each session. You and your learner may have a different schedule depending on work and family commitments. For every hour of tutor time, expect an hour of preparation time.
• Paper work. Every month you will fill out two forms: a tutor evaluation form about your student.s work and a timesheet.

You will assist the Treasurer by maintaining our books on a Quickbook system.  Once you learn the software system, the time commitment is two to three hours a month.

You will meet with one or two adult students in our Computer Lab, teaching Word and Excel.  We use a specialized teaching program so you will not have to create a curriculum. The time commitment is one to three hours a week, depending on how much time to want to devote.

You will meet with an ESL student one hour a week to converse in English.  We will teach you some techniques for ESL conversation.  Training:  1 hour workshop.

POSITION SUMMARY:  CPA or person with experience in non-profit accounting needed to serve as Treasurer.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

1. Maintain a database of donor information. Send monthly and annual acknowledgements of donations received.
2. Record all financial transactions of the entity in Quickbooks. Reconcile bank account, prepare and record all checks for signing by other Board members, record journal entries as appropriate.
3. Work with contracted payroll accountant to complete necessary payroll tax filings.
4. Report results of operations to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis, including cash flow projections. Send reports via email a few days before each meeting
   1. Develop annual budget for Board approval prior to June 30 year end.
   2. Prepare annual Form 990 for Board approval prior to filing.
   3. Facilitate resolution of any billing, collection, payment or other financial issues of the entity.
   4. Work and consult with the President and other Board members to prepare grant compliance reports and grant proposals to various granting agencies that support Reading Works. Track the usage and restrictions on all grant funds and provide for proper accounting.
5. Attend all monthly Board meetings and all monthly executive committee meetings.

 Our current Treasurer will stay on the Board and will be available for training and assistance.  If interested please use the Contact Us tab on the website.  Thank you.

To raise funds, Reading Works sells qualify lollipops at stores, dry-cleaners, book shops.  You would be responsible for locating vendors who will allow a display in their shops and to manage the displays.    Plus if you can rally our other volunteers to take on a display that would be great!  Time commitment depends on your schedule.  

Reading Works publishes an electronic newsletter four times a year.  You would be responsible for writing, editing and formatting the newsletter.  Once you learn the formatting software, the time commitment is six hours every three months.

Reading Works succeeds because it works closely with other agencies -- this is what makes a community based program work.  You will help us identify agencies who may want to collaborate with Reading Works.  Perfect for someone who does not like to sit in an office and who is interested in the community.  Time commitment:  one to two hours a month.

We need volunteers to be present in the office from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm during the weekdays. We would like the receptionist-greeter to work with another person, as a
team.

Depending on your schedule, you may volunteer as many days a week as you desire.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Open the office at the beginning of your shift and close it when your shift ends.
• Notify your team partner if you cannot attend your scheduled shift.
• Provide information about the program to people who walk in.
• Distribute volunteer applications and learner/student applications to people who walk in.
• Paper work: Every month provide a timesheet showing the hours you volunteered.

We need someone to:

• locate where our Board Members can speak to civic, business, educational groups;
• work with our Board Members to determine if a speaking engagement is appropriate; and
• schedule the speaking engagement.

You can also assist the Board of Directors by speaking to civic groups about adult literacy and Reading Works. The time commitment is two hours a month.

Requires less time than a Basic or ESL Tutor.  You will meet one hour a week with an adult student who is waiting for a permanent tutor placement.  We will provide you with materials for your lessons.  Training:  4 hour Workshop.