Volunteer Your Time and Talents at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning

After School Tutoring Program (September – April)

• Tutor a student (grades K-12) in reading, math, writing, or ESL
• Meet with the same student for one hour per week
• Tutor is matched with a student based on subject/grade level of interest, time availabilities, etc.
• One hour intake meeting and background check required before beginning program; further tutor training available later in the semester
• The tutoring program is available:
• Mondays-Thursdays 3-7 pm; Fridays 3-5 pm; Saturdays 10 am-2 pm
• Volunteer tutors must be at least 16 years of age
• One hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life!

Summer Tutoring Program (June – August)

• Tutor a small group of students (1-3 students in same grade/subject); grades available range from K-12
• Come in for a minimum of one set hour per week
• Tutor is matched with a small group of students based on subject/grade level of interest, time availabilities, etc. (students may vary from week to week)
• One hour intake meeting and background check required before beginning program; further tutor training available later in the semester
• Tutoring hours Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (email for complete schedule)
• Volunteer tutors must be at least 16 years of age
• One hour a week can make a difference in a child’s life!

Family Fun and Learning Nights (appx. one evening per month; 5:00-8:00 pm)

• Children and their families are invited to the Carnegie Center for an evening of crafts, activitis, games, raffle prizes, and free dinner!
• Volunteers will help with set-up, registration, running activity tables, serving dinner, and clean-up.
• One evening commitment. Great for individuals or groups!

Youth and Family Programs

• Early Learner Book Club: third Saturday of the month (10:30-11:30 am) ~ Assist with a group of 3-5 year olds – reading, making crafts, and eating snacks!
• ESL for Kids ~ Help kids in grades K-4 learn English in a hands-on learning environment!
• Math Mania/Multiplication Madness/Math Game Nights (class topic varies depending on season)
• Dates and other youth and family programs are listed in our current newsletter (http://www.carnegieliteracy.org/workshops.htm)

Special Events

Help set up, host, pass out programs, make and serve refreshments, etc.

One-time or continued commitment

Gallery Hops

New Books By Great Writers series

Dates and other special events are listed in our current newsletter (http://www.carnegieliteracy.org/workshops.htm)

Building Maintenance and Office Support

Tutoring Resource Room Assistance/Office Help

Clean-up days: raking, weeding, painting, cleaning, etc.

One-time or continued commitment

Special Projects

Fundraisers, Book Drives, Carnegie Center 5K Race

Volunteer to teach a free, literacy-related class or workshop

Donations

Gently used books are always appreciated (children, young adult, adult)

Books will be placed in our Reading Room and Tutoring Room

Magazine subscriptions

Please, no textbooks

A receipt can be given for your tax-deductible donation

For more information on volunteering at the Carnegie Center, please contact:
Laura Whitaker, Volunteer Coordinator
251 W. Second St.
Lexington, KY 40507
volunteer@carnegieliteracy.org
(859) 254-4175