Below are descriptions of the kinds of volunteer opportunities you will find at the Literacy Council.
The need for volunteers can shift from time to time. To view opportunities that are available right now, please click here: Currently available opportuntites
Individual (One to One) Tutoring Opportunities
Training
Location
Hours per Week
Length of Time Commitment
Description
Volunteer Position
Training course held on 3 consecutive Saturdays. Offered 4 times per year.
Any public location convenient to tutor & student
1–2 sessions per week, plus planning time.
Minimum 9 months
Teach an individual adult who needs help speaking and understanding English, as well as reading and writing.
ESOL* Tutor
Training course held on 3 consecutive Saturdays. Offered 4 times per year.
Any public location convenient to tutor & student
1–2 sessions per week, plus planning time.
Minimum 9 months
Teach an individual adult who can speak and understand English but needs help with reading and writing.
Basic Literacy Tutor
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Classroom Based Teaching Opportunities
Training
Location
Hours per Week
Length of Time Commitment
Description
Volunteer Position
One day training course. Held on a Saturday 3–4 times per year.
One of 7 class sites across Northern VA.
2 classes per week, plus planning time.
1 class session (8–12 weeks)
Teach adult ESOL* parents with an emphasis on family literacy. Focus is on learning English as well as enhancing parental involvement in children's learning.
Family Learning Program Teacher
None required
One of 7 class sites across Northern VA.
1–2 classes per week.
1 class session (8–12 weeks)
Assist teachers in Family Learning classrooms.
Family Learning Class Aide
One day training course. Held on a Saturday 3–4 times per year.
One of 15 class sites across Northern VA.
1–2 classes per week, plus planning time
1 class session (8–12 weeks)
Teach adult ESOL* students. Focus is on improving students' English skills as well as enhancing their abilities to thrive in the workplace and community.
Learning Centers Classroom Teacher
None required
One of 15 class sites across Northern VA
1–2 classes per week, plus planning time
1 class session (8–12 weeks)
Assist teachers in Learning Centers classrooms.
Learning Centers Class Aide
Substitute for classes when assigned teachers are unable to teach.
Substitute Teacher
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Other Opportunities within the Tutoring Programs
Training
Location
Hours per Week
Length of Time Commitment
Description
Volunteer Position
Individual training provided. Must have prior tutoring experience.
Varies
Varies
Minimum of one year
Interview and place students in appropriate materials. Match new students with tutors. Provide on-going support to tutors and students. For more information, contact the appropriate tutoring program director at 703-237-0866.
Placement Advisor
Individual training provided.
Varies
Varies
Minimum of one year
Interview and place students in appropriate materials under the direction of a placement advisor. For more information, contact the appropriate tutoring program director at 703-237-0866.
Interviewer
Extensive individual training provided. Must have prior tutoring or training experience.
LCNV office
Four workshops per year as well as additional planning meetings
Minimum of one year
As member of team, provide training to new tutors and assist in developing training materials. For more information, contact the appropriate tutoring program director at 703-237-0866.
Tutor Trainer
Individual training provided.
LCNV office
2–4 hours per sessions. Sessions occur four times per year
None
Provide administrative support at tutor training workshops. For more information, contact the Director of Community Outreach at 703-237-0866 or volunteers@lcnv.org.
Training Workshop
Registrar
Individual training provided.
Volunteer's home
Varies. Calling occurs 2–4 times per year.
None
Call tutors to obtain quarterly report information. For more information, contact the Director of Community Outreach at 703-237-0866 or volunteers@lcnv.org
Telephone Aides
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Other Classroom Related Opportunities
Training
Location
Hours per Week
Length of Time Commitment
Description
Volunteer Position
None required
One of 15 class sites across Northern VA
1–2 classes per week, plus planning time
1 class session (8–12 weeks)
Assist teachers in Learning Centers classrooms.
Learning Centers Class Aide
Individual training provided.
Falls Church or Alexandria (other locations possible)
1 shift (typically 2 hours)
1 class session (8–12 weeks)
Assist adult students in using computer labs during class or for open lab hours.
Computer Lab Aide
One 6–hour training session is required. Training sessions are offered 2–3 times per year.
Varies
No weekly requirement but typically 4–6 hours per month
Minimum of one year
Administer pre-tests and post-tests to students in classroom programs.
Student Assessment Specialist/ Test Administrator
Individual training provided.
Varies
Varies. Registrations occur 3 times per year.
Minimum of six months
Assist registration process for classroom programs.
Registration Assistant
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Other LCNV Opportunities
Training
Location
Hours per Week
Length of Time Commitment
Description
Volunteer Position
Individual training provided.
Varies
Varies per individual availability
Varies per individual availability
Leverage your prior LCNV experiences to recruit other volunteers by sharing your experiences with others, reaching out to local businesses and organizations, putting up fliers, sending out mailings, and more.... For additional information, view the LCNV Community Ambassadors Charter or contact the Director of Community Outreach at 703-237-0866 or via email at volunteers@lcnv.org.
LCNV Community Ambassador
Individual training provided.
Varies
Varies per individual availability
Varies per individual availability
Individuals or groups assist in LCNV fundraisers, fairs, and other activities. For more information, contact the Director of Community Outreach at 703-237-0866 or volunteers@lcnv.org.
Special/One Time Projects Volunteer
Individual training provided.
Varies
Varies per individual availability
Varies per individual availability
Assist with a variety of office tasks, depending on volunteer’s interests. For more information, contact the Director of Community Outreach at 703-237-0866 or volunteers@lcnv.org.
Office Volunteers
Individual training provided.
LCNV office
Half day (typically 4 hours)
Minimum of one year
Maintains collection of LCNV resource materials. For more information, contact the Director of Community Outreach at 703-237-0866 or volunteers@lcnv.org.
Librarian
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