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Request Training for Volunteers in Your Program

Request Training for Volunteers in Your Program

Did you know that Literacy Minnesota offers by-request training that can be catered to the topic, format and schedule of your volunteers? It’s true! This can be a great way to check off that ongoing 2-hour annual training requirement in one fell swoop and build community among the volunteers in your program. Read More

Register for the 2023 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC)!

Register for the 2023 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC)!

It’s time to register for the 2023 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC), scheduled for Friday, December 8. There will be 12 engaging concurrent sessions and a presentation of the Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement. Read More

2023 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC)

2023 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC)

Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Outreach and Training Department is now seeking proposals for the 2023 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference (VMC). We strongly encourage both novice and experienced presenters to submit a proposal. The field needs your voice and ideas! Read More

Volunteer Training Options Offered by Literacy Minnesota –Test Your Knowledge!

Volunteer Training Options Offered by Literacy Minnesota –Test Your Knowledge!

How well do you know the volunteer training offerings from Literacy Minnesota? Read on to test your knowledge, and find out more about our volunteer resources! Read More

It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Volunteer Management Conference

It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Volunteer Management Conference

Join us for the 2022 Volunteer Management Conference! This yearly event is hosted by Literacy Minnesota and is designed for coordinators, teachers, managers and other program staff. The conference focuses not only on getting started with volunteers, but also how to support them during their time in the program. Read More

New On-Demand Equity Training for Volunteers

New On-Demand Equity Training for Volunteers

Literacy Minnesota just made available three more targeted trainings in video format, led by outside facilitators who are experts in their topics. These video sessions fulfill the targeted training requirements of Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundation Training Certificates, and they also count toward our Equity and Cultural Awareness in Education Certificate. Read More

Summer Training Options for Busy Volunteers

Summer Training Options for Busy Volunteers

Good news! Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Training Department is in session this summer with great options to help volunteers get training. Read More

Resources for Volunteer Tutors Series: Classroom Activities for Adult ESL Learners Video Series

Resources for Volunteer Tutors Series: Classroom Activities for Adult ESL Learners Video Series

As a part of a brief, weekly series in MN ABE Connect, Literacy Minnesota’s Training Department is back with another valuable resource for volunteers – the Classroom Activities for Adult ESL Learners Video Series. This resource is a veritable treasure trove waiting for you and your volunteers to explore! Read More

Resources for Volunteer Tutors Series: ESL Instructional Support Kits

Resources for Volunteer Tutors Series: ESL Instructional Support Kits

As a part of a brief, weekly series in MN ABE Connect, Literacy Minnesota’s Training Department is back with another valuable resource for volunteers – ESL Instructional Support Kits! Read More

Resources for Volunteer Tutors Series: Tutor Tips

Resources for Volunteer Tutors Series: Tutor Tips

For the first installment of the Resources for Volunteer Tutor Series, let’s look at Tutor Tips! Literacy Minnesota creates and shares this weekly tidbit delivered straight to your inbox. Read More