Volunteer Opportunity Details:

This Internship will perform duties assigned by Community Literacy Coordinator in order to support the implementation of the Books Open Life's Doors (BOLD) Program. The BOLD program places trained literacy and mathematics volunteers in all of the Newport elementary schools. The intern will set up and help maintain administrative systems to support the recruiting, training, placement and support of BOLD volunteers. The intern will also help establish and maintain the BOLD program-marketing plan.

The intern will support the program in ways that provide experiences in program marketing and administration. The intern will also gain exposure to a unique collaborative community-related education outreach program. BOLD volunteers change children's lives, and this provides a most rewarding work environment.

Intern will be required to attend the BOLD volunteer training, which a one-time session that lasts for 1 1/2 hours, and to undergo a criminal background check. Position requires eight hours a week minimum, and the intern contributes all of that time. This is an unpaid position.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Newport Public Schools

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Unpaid Interns This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Education Literacy Volunteers will work with the following groups Children (5-12) Students We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Computer / Internet Services Reading General Office / Admin Research / Evaluation Program Management Sales / Marketing Public Relations / Outreach

Contact Person: Kathleen Shinners, Ed.D., Community Literacy Coordinator, (401) 847-2100 ext. 267, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

437 Broadway Newport, RI 02840 (See a map)

Directions:

Proceed South on Broadway (beginning at One-Mile Corner), passing Jesus Savior Church, and continue approximately 1/4 mile. Newport Public Schools will appear on the left side of Broadway (look for the sign).   Nearest Bus Stop: Broadway and Brooks Avenue, 5 min minute walk

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Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes