Winnebago County Literacy Council

Winnebago County Literacy Council

106 Washington Avenue

Oshkosh, WI, 54901

www.winlit.org

Non-Profit [501(c)(3)]

Mission: Winnebago County Literacy Council creates opportunities for people to read, write, and speak English, and perform everyday skills with confidence.

Clientele: Low-literacy individuals in the community. Includes: refugees, citizens, immigrants, cognitively challenged and those with learning disabilities ranging from all socio-economic status, but predominately low-income.

Services: One-to-one tutoring, English Language Learning (ELL) classes, Road to Work for Refugees & Immigrants, Homework Help

Internship Description (120 Hours):

Take part in volunteer recruitment efforts

Match volunteer tutors and learners for tutoring

Welcome new learners and complete intakes

Form and lead individual or group tutoring sessions

Maintain records of any correspondences

Assist learners in literary classes

Assess learners as needed

Participate in trainings

Initiate projects with coordinators

Other leadership opportunities as needed

Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours):

Take part in volunteer recruitment efforts

Match volunteer tutors and learners for tutoring

Welcome new learners and complete intakes

Form and lead individual or group tutoring sessions

Maintain records of any correspondences

Assist learners in literary classes

Assess learners as needed

Participate in trainings

Initiate projects with coordinators

Other leadership opportunities as needed

Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Days, Evenings, Weekends

Category: Education & Training