Volunteer with SAYL
Volunteer Reading Tutors
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Volunteers are essential to the success of SAYL's Volunteer Reading Tutor program. Volunteer Reading Tutors (VRTs) must be at least seventeen years old and be able to commit at least one hour per week, for a minimum of eight weeks. During this time, the volunteer works one-on-one with two students, each for thirty minutes. If VRTs are able to commit to more time each week, they are encouraged to work more than the minimum requirement of one hour.
The first step to becoming a VRT is to sign up for a one time, two hour training session, and complete the Volunteer Application. We will match you with a school that corresponds with your availability and area of town. At the training you will be asked to complete a criminal background check. Once you have cleared, the SAYL staff will contact you to schedule your first tutoring session.
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“I really enjoyed being a tutor; seeing the students learn and grow. Their reading levels went up as did their confidence and grades. One of my students showed me his report card and TAKS scores. He was so proud that he passed. It is
such a rewarding experience.”
SAYL Volunteer
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Office Volunteers
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Office Volunteers will help support SAYL staff with prepping training materials, creating program activities, and other administrative duties. Office assistants are needed between the hours of 9am-5pm when administrative staff is present. Volunteers have the opportunity to schedule their own hours during this time frame.
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Interns
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SAYL is seeking an intern who will be responsible for supporting the Program Director and the Community Development Director in the implementation of the “Let’s Read!” program. While this position is un-paid, SAYL will reimburse for job related mileage and other expenses. This position will offer the intern a chance to boost their resume while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in the non-profit sector in program management, volunteer training, and in the field of primary education. Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist the Program Director and Community Development Director with volunteer trainings and continuing educations offered to Volunteer Reading Tutors
- Assist with management of program sites, including maintaining program materials and books
- Assist with writing of monthly E-newsletters, and quarterly Newsletters
- Up-keep of SAYL library inventory
- Help coordinate special events and projects
- Some researching of grant opportunities available
- General support of full-time staff as needed
- Opportunity to serve as a Volunteer Reading Tutor
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Interested candidates should contact Mary Flannigan, mflannigan@sayl.org or call 210-299-1533 to apply.
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Volunteer Newsletters
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If you have any additional questions about volunteering with SAYL, please contact Mary Flannigan, Community Development Director, at (210) 299-1533.
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