Support the work of the Early Learning Coalition.
- Serve as a child advocate for education in
your community regarding the importance of quality early learning programs.
- Hug a child; offer praise and encouragement.
- Volunteer to join a committee.
- Make a donation.
Early Literacy Volunteers Needed:
Download General Get Involved Application here.
Download and print our Literacy Advisory Council & DPIL Application here.
“Read to Me” Program Mentoring:
Volunteers needed who are interested in mentoring to local young parents regarding the importance of early literacy with the national Read to Me program. Training provided.
Storytellers:
Storytellers needed to read at special children’s events and to train others on improving storytelling skills.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Volunteers:
Various volunteer positions are available to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free books to babies each month from birth to five-year-old children. General information on the program can be found at www.dollypartonsimaginationlibrary.com.
Assistance needed with:
- Promotion and enrollment
- Data entry
- Fundraising
- Special Events
- Marketing
Early Literacy Advisory Council:
Volunteers needed to serve on the council to promote early literacy throughout Putnam and St. Johns Counties.
The Coalition will partner volunteers with the best fit for each. To get involved or for more information, please call Early Literacy Coordinator Joan Whitson at the Early Learning Coalition: 904-819-3544 or email jwhitson@elcpsj.org.
Committees
The ELC has different committees to serve our mission. These include:
For more details on the committee descriptions, click here.
Please contact us if you are interested. Some of these committees require board membership.
Join the Board of the ELC. Click for 2010 Application here. Email application to Dawn Bell, dbell@elcpsj.org.
For a current meeting calendar, click here.
Make a Donation
Yes! I would like to donate to the ELC and make a difference in the lives of parents and children. Please download our form here to pledge a committment to Early Learning.
If you want to donate specifically to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, please download our form here.
Also, if you would like to donate to the Early Learning Coalition of Putnam and St. Johns County through the United Way campaign, please ask your United Way representative for a specific care form and 'designate' your gift to ELC of Putnam and St. Johns Counties.
