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Delaware Libraries Literacy Coordinator

Join a dynamic team of VISTAs working to improve literacy across Delaware! Delaware faces a significant literacy challenge: over 20% of residents have low literacy skills, and only 35% of third graders read at grade level. Libraries are uniquely positioned to be hubs of literacy support, and this VISTA role is central to that mission. You will: • Develop and expand Learning Circles and Family Literacy Programs in public libraries. • Support Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in informal, family-friendly settings. • Recruit and train volunteers to sustain literacy programming. • Create engaging activities and discussions around books and reading. • Design and implement simple, effective data collection tools. • Collaborate with library staff to tailor programs to each community’s needs. • Document your experience and share insights to support future VISTAs. This is the second year of a pilot initiative, and you’ll build on the foundation laid by the previous VISTA while bringing your own creativity and passion to the role.

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Member Duties : • Develop and expand Learning Circles and Family Literacy Programs in public libraries. • Support Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in informal, family-friendly settings. • Recruit and train volunteers to sustain literacy programming. • Create engaging activities and discussions around books and reading.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Team Work , Community Organization , Communications .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Delaware Libraries Literacy Coordinator

Program Start/End Date

04/06/2025 - 04/05/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 19 Maximum: None

Program Locations

DELAWARE

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2025 To 11/30/2025

Contact

Alta Porterfield

121 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd N

Dover DE 19901

302-922-0753

alta.porterfield@lib.de.us

https://lib.de.us/

Listing ID

127302


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