Encouragement Team Volunteer Training for the Metro East Literacy Project

120 Civic Plaza,O'Fallon IL 62269

13 August, 2022

Description

It’s more than a t-shirt. It’s an identity, a declaration, a change in the narrative of our communities. It’s also a pledge. It’s a family’s pledge to have 100 books in their home by 2025. It's putting a stop to book deserts. It’s a mindset that understands that Literacy is Liberation! It Takes You Higher. Will you help build Erudite Nation? The Metro East Literacy Project is looking for Encouragement Team Volunteers (ETVs). Every family gets a bag of 25 books. What happens next is a game-changer. ETVs will encourage families along their literacy journey. ETVs will reach out to families seven times throughout the year to support them in their strengths, using positive, affirming words. They play an important role in capturing the family’s story. They will also offer community literacy resources and nominate families for the annual Roberta Morris Family Literacy Award. Come to the training to learn more about becoming an ETV. This training will feature guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey Williams, executive director of the Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis, IL., exploring the topic of family trauma and drama.