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1 person is interested
ESL Program Internships Available
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Network
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Are you available to work 8-10 hours each week next semester? Looking for a great way to sharpen your ESL lesson-planning, volunteer supervision and communication skills as you help others in your community? Community Literacy Interns are responsible for the success of their assigned weekly session, which provides one-to-one tutoring for adults hoping to improve their reading, writing or speaking skills in English. In each class, 8 students and 8 volunteer tutors work in pairs on personalized lessons created for each student by the Intern. We are looking for Interns who have experience creating lesson plans and are kind, reliable and interested in working with adults from various cultural backgrounds. We are currently hiring for the following sessions (be sure to indicate for which you are applying):
- Monday nights 5:45-8:15pm at Literacy Network
- Tuesday nights 5:45-8:15pm at the Allied Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club
- Wednesday mornings 8:45am-11:15am at Literacy Network
- Wednesday nights 5:45-8:15pm at Literacy Network
- Thursday mornings 9:45am-12:15pm at Lussier Center on S. Gammon
- Saturday mornings 8:45am-11:15am at Literacy Network
We are now accepting applications for the fall semester; deadline for application is noon August 8.
Successful interns receive $500 as well as a letter of recommendation from Literacy Network. Click here for a full position description and instructions for applying.More opportunities with Literacy Network
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Literacy Network
Location:
701 Dane St, Madison, WI 53713, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Network teaches reading, writing, communication, and computer skills to Dane County adults so they can achieve financial security, well-being and deeper engagement with their families and the community.
Description
Literacy Network assists adults in Dane County who are low-income and who need help improving their literacy skills, whether they are immigrants/refugees learning English, adults reading/writing below a 5th grade level, or folks studying to pass their GED or high school equivalency exam. We offer free group classes and trained volunteer tutors at locations throughout the Madison area. Programs operate on a three semester schedule: spring, summer, and fall, and we recruit interns and tutors every semester.
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1118 South Park StreetMadison, WI 53715
DATE POSTED
July 22, 2014
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REQUIREMENTS
- 8-10 hours per week