Part III A 2. Sample Staff Job Description

Adult Literacy Staff
Volunteer Job Description

Position Description:

The volunteer will assist the Adult Literacy Program Coordinator in record keeping and reporting.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma (or equivalent)
2. Interest and/or experience in working with adult learners
3. Be dependable and prompt
4. Be able to relate well to a variety of people
5. Be optimistic, patient, and adaptive
6. Have a good sense of humor

Required Training:

1. 16 hours of library-provided literacy program administration training
2. 8 hours of library-provided continuing education each year after the first

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Contact the adult learners every 6 months to check that everything is going well
2. Respect and maintain the confidentiality of the adult learner
3. Ask the tutors every month whether everything is going well
4. Encourage and support the tutors by:
   1. maintaining and encouraging a positive attitude about learning,
   2. respecting the tutors and their decisions about the learning process,
   3. making sure the project coordinator knows about anyone who is experiencing trouble, and
   4. making time for tutors who need to talk
5. Record the monthly reports from the tutors
6. Record any change in a learner’s or tutor’s contact information
7. Report promptly if a tutor or learner cannot be contacted
8. Help the program coordinator prepare quarterly and annual reports
9. Meet regularly with the program coordinator

Time Commitment:

1. Commitment is about 32 hours per month
2. A minimum commitment of six months is required

Benefits:

1. Increased understanding and appreciation of different values, cultures, and lifestyles
2. Increased skill in creative problem solving
3. Sense of belonging to a group focused on a common goal
4. Sense of accomplishment