Volunteer Administrative Support
The Culpeper Literacy Council is seeking friendly, dependable volunteers to assist with general office operations and help create a welcoming environment for our adult learners, instructors, and visitors.
Our office operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening classes are held Monday through Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. We will coordinate volunteer schedules based on each person’s availability and the organization’s needs. Volunteers may assist regularly or during busy periods, and training and guidance will be provided.
Volunteer activities may include:
Answering the office phone and taking accurate messages
Greeting students, instructors, volunteers, and visitors
Assisting learners with registration forms during enrollment periods
Organizing files, classroom materials, office supplies, and educational resources
Making copies and preparing materials for instructors
Helping maintain attendance records and basic program information
Contacting students with class reminders or schedule updates
Assisting with volunteer scheduling and coordination
Helping prepare classrooms and common areas for evening classes
Greeting and checking in evening students as they arrive
Providing support to instructors and students during evening classes
Securing and locking the building after evening classes
Providing general support during orientations, registrations, meetings, and special events
Completing other light administrative tasks as needed
Preferred qualities:
Friendly, welcoming, and comfortable working with the public
Dependable and organized
Able to protect private student and organizational information
Comfortable using a telephone, email, and basic office equipment
Patient and respectful when working with adults from different backgrounds
Willing to ask questions and follow established office and closing procedures
No previous nonprofit or administrative experience is required. We will work with each volunteer to identify tasks and hours that fit their interests, comfort level, and availability. Even a few hours of support can make a meaningful difference in helping our programs run smoothly.
