Early Literacy Development
The Manager
Languages Dpt.
ELD Partners
New York, 80031
July 10, 2020
Toni Van Pelt, Christian Nunes
National Organization for Women
4573 Penny Avenue
Washington, D.C
Request for Volunteers for Children Reading Activities
Dear. Toni Van Pelt, Christian Nunes:
It’s a great pleasure to introduce myself as the manager in charge of the Early Literacy Development Organization language department. I would be delighted to work with some of your employees who would be ready to volunteer for reading activities that would be covered in fours per week per volunteer. I have considered your organization since your employees are conversant with the importance of social change, mainly when targeted through the young generation.
The Early Literacy Development program is being offered to children between the ages of 5 to 12 years. This request is meant to reinforce our capacity to reach more children and impact a larger generation. The age group was selected because it is when the brain is most active, and the cognitive processes are rapidly developing. It is evident that students get higher reading scores when they start practicing reading skills or being read to, at this young age. This is according to the department of education. Children exposed to early literacy activities and experiences have proved to be excellent readers throughout their lives. It is believed that through reading, children learn more than 50% of the words they have learned through general talks or listening to television.
However, this effect seems not well distributed in the United States, since over 40 million Americans are unable to read the fifth-grade level. In contrast, over 50% of adults cannot read the eighth-grade level. This problem can only be countered by making a difference in the lives of the young generation, thus creating the need for this important program that volunteers should empower since the success for both the children and volunteers is inevitable. Working as a volunteer will be a very satisfying job, especially when the goals are achieved and associated with you. In this case, the volunteers will help build a strong community, thus positively impacting future generations.
I would be glad to get at least 25 volunteers to work with me under the Early Literacy Development program. Upon receiving their names, the company will organize a fully sponsored training to help them be well equipped with the necessary reading skills. This training will help them to expand their knowledge and also opportunities for careers. The training for new volunteers is scheduled from August 1 to 15th, 2020. The skills learned will also boost your employees’ performance since they would be trained on how to uphold the rights of the children and the building of the community, which is in line with their duty.
So far, we have trained over 5 million children, and we are looking forward to reaching more than 8 million by the end of the year. I believe this vision will come true through combined efforts, and all will enjoy the success. The working hours are flexible for the convenience of willing volunteers. During the training, I will also discuss with them on stipend they would receive after hitting certain targets.
It is true that the illiteracy level is still high and can be checked in through this program, among others. Through your support, I hope I will be able to get 25 volunteers by the end of July. As a company, we would also be glad to welcome well-wishers to support the program. All interested participants should submit their application letter by July 30, 2020, to eld17@gmail.com or contact me through manager.3@eld.com.
Sincerely,
George Greenwood