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Facts About Adult Literacy
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Arkansas Reads AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps Positions for Little Rock, Conway
Now taking applications for Fall 2013.
Make a difference AND receive money for you or your family’s college tuition or loans by helping fight illiteracy. A service position is available with Literacy Action of Central Arkansas through the AmeriCorps program. All ages, backgrounds welcome. A living allowance of $6254 per year paid bi-monthly, and a $2775 educational award upon successful completion of 900 hours of service are offered through the program. Persons 55 and older can pass on their education award, which can be used to pay for college and books, to pay back student loans, and for qualified continuing education, to a child or grandchild. Up to four AmeriCorps terms/years, and monetary awards, are available. Contact laca@literacylittlerock.org or call Kathy Griffin, 501-372-7323 for more information. Deadline is August 31st, 2012.
