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Project Description
Educational
Service District #112 partners with the Washington Reading Corps
(WRC) to oversee and support AmeriCorps and VISTA members
awarded to elementary schools and Early Learning sites, in their
three-county service region. WRC Members help build the capacity
of local school reading programs by working with school staff to
design or enhance a volunteer tutor program that is aligned with
the school reading curriculum and overall school schedule.
AmeriCorps members primarily perform direct service tutoring
one-on-one or in small groups to support struggling readers
identified by each host school. VISTA members work with their
schools to perform community outreach by recruiting community
and peer and cross-age volunteer tutors, as well as work with
local businesses to provide in-kind donations that support
tutoring programs. All members work with schools to increase
family involvement by planning and helping to coordinate
activities such as family literacy events and take home reading
tips and packets.
The WRC
provides unique opportunities for members of all ages to gain
experience in direct tutoring, volunteer management, and
community strengthening. In addition to providing support to
schools, members develop their own leadership skills by
participating in monthly team meetings, WSC-sponsored statewide
SERVES training and by leading local service projects. All
project activities are designed to encourage leadership,
responsibility, and a strong service ethic among participants.
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Contact
Kurt Reeser, Supervisor
Phone: (360)750-7500 ext. 338
Educational Service District 112
2500 NE 65th Ave.
Vancouver
WA 98661-6812
Fax: (360) 750-9142 |
Member Benefits
Student loan deferment
Pre-Service and Ongoing Training
Childcare
Health Insurance
$1,050 full time stipend
(AmeriCorps State)
$4,725 Education Award
VISTA Benefits
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