Steve Zach, the Harris County Literacy Coordinator, manages the program at Cypress Creek with the assistance of Reference Librarian Susan Green. However, the literacy programs have grown and spread to many other branches. Additional volunteer help is urgently needed. Cypress Creek is seeking to expand its program with help from volunteers who will serve as Assistant Coordinators. These volunteers interview new students to assess their level of ability, and administer a standard exam to determine the level at which their studies should begin.
Some special training is required.
This position is currently in the capable hands of volunteer Mickie Cunningham, but she could use additional help. It will require some record-keeping and some telephone calling to both tutors and students. Much of the work could be done from home in two to three hours per week. Literacy tutor training experience would be helpful, but is not required. This position is new and currently vacant.