Volunteer Opportunity Details:

A volunteer is desired to administer the Texas Adult Basic Education tests to potential students. Testing is typically held the first and third Monday of each month at 1:00pm and at 5:30pm and lasts three hours. Potential students are tested in Reading and Math to determine if they are eligible for the programs offered at The Austin Academy. It is a great opportunity to interact with prospective students and to learn to administer the Texas Adult Basic Education tests.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and must agree to a criminal background check. The volunteer must be available up to two Mondays per month for approximately three hours.

This opportunity is sponsored by: The Austin Academy

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Students Low-income / Poverty Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Education & Technology Nonprofit Organization We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Tutoring

Contact Person: Michele Mulryan, Case Manager/Outreach Specialist, (512) 326-8655, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1640-B East 2nd Street Austin, TX 78702 (See a map)

Directions:

From IH-35 exit at Caesar Chavez and head east. Turn north at Chalmers Avenue. The building will be on the west side of Chalmers Avenue after passing second street. It is a two story brick building with a red roof.   Nearest Bus Stop: 17 & 320, 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp