Tri-County Literacy Volunteer Job Description

Title:

Special Events Reporter

Responsibilities:

● Photograph and document Tri-County Literacy events.

● Interview volunteers and other participants.

● Prepare content for publishing online and in printed materials.

● Coordinate with newsletter editor, web site developers, board and staff to highlight success stories and promote events for the organization.

Impact:

● Increase awareness of Tri-County Literacy in the community.

● Improve communication within the organization.

Long Term Outcome:

● Help Board and staff recruit new volunteers and improve literacy programs.

Training and Support:

Organization history and orientation provided by staff and board.

Qualifications:

● Good written and verbal skills.

● Artistic ability with some experience in photography and/or design.

● Aptitude for identifying and drawing out human interest stories.

Time Commitment:

Estimated 5-10 hours every other month (includes attending events, writing, editing, and formatting content).

Benefits:

● Opportunity to experience the struggles and successes of the people that are working to improve literacy levels in the midcoast region.

● Great resume and portfolio builder for candidate looking for experience as a reporter.

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