Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Grant Applications due Feb 28 --for Volunteer Literacy
It is not too late to apply for a grant from VALF for your volunteer literacy program. E-mail valflorida@hotmail.com for the application.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
VALF Balancing Act: Building a Sustainable Volunteer Adult Literacy Program
Free Workshop
Friday, March 4, 2011
Homosassa, FL
Sponsored by Volunteers for Adult Literacy in Florida
Location: Homosassa Public Library
4100 S. Grandmarch Ave.
Homosassa, FL 34446-1120
Phone: (352) 628-5626
Homosassa, FL 34446-1120
Phone: (352) 628-5626
Date/Time: Friday, March 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To register: Email your name, name of program, email address and phone number to valflorida@hotmail.com by February 24.
For more information about VALF go to:
More about the workshop:
Effective volunteer literacy programs pay equal attention to all aspects of the program. Learn how to evaluate your program and develop strategies for making improvements.
The session will cover tutor and student recruitment, support, in-service, and recognition, all in the context of today’s tight funding climate. Find out how to package your program for donors and funders.
The session will also explore the roles of administrative volunteers and the value of having a board or advisory group.
This session is for program managers, administrative volunteers, board members, library Friends and those interested in starting up or improving their adult literacy program.
Presenter: Sandy Newell, President of VALF and state and national speaker on volunteer literacy and library literacy programs.
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