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41 people are interested
Help Teach ESL in Vacaville!
ORGANIZATION: Building Skills Partnership
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41 people are interested
VOLUNTEER AS A TEACHING AIDE in a work site ESL course! Volunteers needed to help low-wage immigrant service workers learn English. Our Organization: Building Skills Partnership (BSP) is a statewide non-profit collaboration between the Californian janitors' union (SEIU-USWW), community leaders, and responsible businesses to build a strong future for building service workers, their families, and communities by advancing skills, opportunities, and self sufficiency. Volunteer Skill Requirements: Patience, enthusiasm, and respect for other cultures. Dependability and flexibility. Spanish speaking skills and teaching experience helpful, but not required. Responsibilities: Assist in a multi-level ESL course for low-wage immigrant workers. Help the teacher with class activities (working with small groups of students, answering student questions, leading conversation practice, etc.). Commitment to volunteer at least once a week for a minimum of four months. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 9pm Where: Major corporate office located in VACAVILLE, CA. Benefits: As a volunteer at BSP you will acquire skills in teaching ESL, gain knowledge about the issues facing newcomer families, and learn about the social services and other resources available to immigrants and low-wage workers in the area. BSP is a registered 501(c)(3) and volunteer hours can count towards fulfilling a community service requirement.
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About Building Skills Partnership
Location:
828 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
Building Skills Partnership programs improve the quality of life of property service workers in low-wage industries, as well as their families and communities, by increasing their access to education, leadership, and career advancement.
Description
The Building Skills Partnership (BSP) represents a unique non-profit collaboration between the property service workers’ union Service Employees International Union - United Service Workers West (SEIU- USWW), commercial building owners, property service employers, client companies and community leaders. BSP offers comprehensive programs tailored to the diverse needs of the community. Our core strategies leverage workforce development, immigrant integration, and community advancement. We have seven offices across the state of California from Sacramento to San Diego. Building Skills Partnership program areas and its curriculum play a key role in driving the productivity and competitiveness of the industry and contributing to the economic and social development of our communities throughout the state.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1401 21st StreetSacramento, CA 95811
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2015
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- 1-2 hours per week