Volunteer Opportunities

Title Fiberworks Childcare Volunteer
Program Fiberworks
Job Information

Do you love working with children?
Do you want to join a supportive network of women who are working to improve
their English skills and artistic abilities?

Then become a volunteer at Americana Community Center and help watch children
while their mothers improve their English while working on fiber arts projects that
supplement their income!

Americana Community Center’s Fiberworks program is designed to support the positive
integration of refugee and immigrant women into the Louisville community by learning and
sharing artistic skills, expanding literacy skills, exploring US culture, and developing social
networks. Women in the program meet three times a week to learn and practice English
while working on a fiber project. Americana Fiberworks classes teach English in the
context of fiber arts—mostly sewing and crocheting. Participants gain practical skills, learn
English, and sell the products they make.

To fully utilize the program, the women must be able to focus their attention on
what they are learning, creating the need for childcare providers during the meetings.
Fiberworks meets every Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturday from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. If
you are interested in becoming a childcare provider for our Fiberworks Program please
email Rachel Slaughter at rachel@americanacc.org or call (502) 366-7813

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Title Graphic Design Intern
Job Information

Position Available:  Year-round

Hours:  as needed

Compensation:  Unpaid

Internship Summary

The Graphic Design is considered an integral part of marketing and public relations at ACC and as such, their ideas and input will be valued.  The Graphic Design intern will mostly work off-site, so access to a computer with design programs is necessary.

Specific Duties:

  • Design the Americana Community Center quarterly e-newsletter
  • Design general program brochures
  • Other projects as identified by Programs Director and Social Media VISTA

Skills Required:

  • Strong design and layout skills
  • Works well with people of a variety of cultural, religious and economic backgrounds
  • Self-motivation and creativity a must
  • Access to a computer with necessary programs. (Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
  • Web design experience a plus
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Title Volunteer Income Tax Assistant
Program Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Job Information

This is a volunteer run program, with a critical need for volunteers from January through April to provide free tax preparation for low – moderate income families and individuals. Volunteers have to become certified through the IRS, free training is provided.
Schedule: Wednesday 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM during tax season

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Title Family Education Volunteer
Program Family Education
Job Information

Family Education Program: This program provides literacy activities for the entire family. Volunteers are needed to assist with program implementation and can work with adults, children under 5, or school-age children (in the evenings).
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM; adjusted summer schedule

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Title Homework Help Tutor
Program Youth Program
Job Information

Volunteers are always needed for this program which provides a safe and educational environment for children and youth (grades K-12). A variety of educational and enrichment activities are offered. Volunteers can assist with homework help, tutoring and helping to supervise children and facilitate activities such as creative arts and recreation (soccer, basketball, dance, etc.).
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 6:30 PM. Teen activities only on Fridays. Follows the JCPS school calendar.

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