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After-School Elementary Literacy & STEAM Volunteer - Volunteer Position (US Applicants)

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liberia economic development initiativeLilburn, GAtoday

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Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherTeachers and Instructors, All OtherElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

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Position Title: After-School Literacy & STEAM Volunteer
Organization: Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI)
Location: Knight Elementary School, Gwinnett County, GA (In-Person)
Position Type: Volunteer Literacy & STEAM Coordinator
Commitment: 3-4 hours, 1 day per month (6-month total program commitment with option to renew)
About the Program: LEDI will host our inaugural "One World, Many Stories: A Global STEAM Literacy Initiative" 6-session after-school program designed for 20 Grade 1–2 students at Knight Elementary School in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Our program combines multicultural children's literature with hands-on engineering challenges to foster academic enthusiasm, global citizenship, and creative problem-solving. Most importantly, volunteers help build meaningful connections, enabling students to build their own home libraries and connect with peers in Liberia!
Core Goals: Provide a nurturing, structured, and fun environment for young learners to explore global cultures and hands-on STEAM concepts. Empower students to build confidence in reading comprehension, collaboration, and critical thinking. Help facilitate memorable global literacy exchanges between local students in Gwinnett County and children in Liberia.
Volunteer Responsibilities: As a Volunteer, you will work alongside LEDI program coordinators in a small-group setting to ensure every participant is learning, growing, and thriving: Read-Aloud Partner: Engage small groups of 1st–2nd graders with authentic multicultural picture books. STEAM Activity Facilitator: Guide students through inquiry-based engineering design challenges (e.g., food science, transportation, and conservation projects).Global Explorer Guide: Help students document their journey in their Global Explorer Passports and prepare letters/literacy gifts for students in Liberia. Session Support: Assist with room setup, welcoming students, materials management, and cleanup.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • No prior professional childcare experience required! Just enthusiasm, patience, and a desire to encourage kids.
  • Must be located in or able to commute to Gwinnett County, GA.Reliable Commitment: Ability to commit to 3-4 hours, 1 day per month across the 6-session initiative to ensure consistency for the students.
  • Required Volunteer Credentials & Onboarding
  • To ensure child safety and alignment with school district standards, all candidates will complete:
  • Brief Screening / Interview (Virtual or Phone call)
  • Standard Background Check
  • Reference CheckBrief Online Training Session & LEDI Volunteer Policy Agreement
  • Preference Given to Education Background, Experienced School Volunteers, and/or Residents of Gwinnett County
  • Volunteer Benefits
  • Direct, meaningful impact on young elementary students in your local community.
  • Hands-on experience facilitating integrated literacy and STEAM activities.
  • Official verification of volunteer hours / letter of recommendation upon program completion.
  • How to Apply & Next StepsOnce you sign up through Idealist.org, a member of our team will reach out to you to discuss program scheduling, location details, and onboarding!
Email: info@ledinow.orgPhone: 678-661-1334LEDI Website: www.ledinow.orgCancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, please give at least 24 hours' advance notice so we can ensure proper coverage for the children.
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Level

JuniorL3

Location

Lilburn, GA

Occupation

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

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