The central goal of the VOCAL program (Volunteer Outreach for Community Action in Literacy) is to expand the volunteer base of community and faith-based adult literacy programs by recruiting, placing and training AmeriCorps members to serve in adult literacy programs throughout Illinois.
AmeriCorps members serve as one-to-one and small group tutors. They are involved with volunteer recruitment and retention activities and they secure resources for their host site, including books and program materials. Members also help with special events to generate awareness and support.
The Big Picture
LVI is a key player in the national service movement, actively raising public awareness about adult literacy through participation in coalitions, commissions, and advisory councils at local, state, and national levels.
Through our various AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA programs, we’ve engaged over 1,000 national service members in approximately 150 adult literacy, family literacy, and Head Start programs across Illinois.
A Year of Service
We are recruiting members for Full Time (1700 hour), Part Time (900 hour), Quarter Time (450 Hour) and Minimum Time (300 Hour) roles.
All members will earn a living allowance and stipend.
- Full-time: 1700 hours; $20,000 Living Allowance; $7,395 Education Award
- Half Time: 900 hours; $10,000 Living Allowance; $3,697 Education Award
- Quarter Time: 450 Hours; $5,000 Living Allowance; $1,956 Education Award
- Minimum Time: 300 hours; $4,000 Living Allowance; $1,565 Education Award
The VOCAL program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service through the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (SERVE Illinois).
Get Involved
Interested applicants should apply online at My AmeriCorps.