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11 people are interested
Tutor Refugee & Immigrant Youth!
ORGANIZATION: Refugees Northwest Foster Care / Lutheran Community Services Northwest
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11 people are interested
The Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program serves refugee and immigrant youth who are resettling alone in the United States. They have left behind war, persecution or instability that separated them from their families. Through our program, children are welcomed by foster families who have made a long-term commitment to their care. We serve children, primarily teenagers, from countries throughout Asia, Africa and Central America.
We are seeking tutors throughout King county who can provide educational support for these youth. We are currently looking for tutors to begin working with youth in September, but we also have a need for immediate help in the Kent area with English and general skills. Tutors are needed to begin in September for the following subjects and locations: History, Science, & English - Kent/Covington; and English, Math, & Science - Renton, Burien, or Tukwila.
- Help youth with high school homework in various subjects
- Help youth practice reading, writing, and speaking English
- Assist with Senior Projects, essay writing, and college or scholarship applications
We ask tutors to commit to at least one year of service meeting weekly with youth. Tutors also must be at least 21 or over.
If you are interested please contact Kimberly Manson, Independent Living Coordinator, at (206) 694-5781 or email kmanson@lcsnw.org
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About Refugees Northwest Foster Care / Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Location:
115 NE 100th St, Ste 200, Seattle, WA 98125, US
Mission Statement
Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
Description
Since 1980, Refugees Northwest Foster Care (a program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest) has served children, primarily teenagers, from all over the world through our unaccompanied minor foster care program (known today as Refugees Northwest Foster Care). These children have come to the United States without families as 'unaccompanied minor’ refugees or asylum seekers. They have left behind war, persecution or instability that separated them from their families.
The United States is the only country with a specialized program that provides homes and services to unaccompanied refugee and immigrant minors. Here in Seattle we are one of the longest-running such programs and our decades of experience and expertise are reflected in the quality of services we provide.
The program continues to support dozens of children and their foster families each year. The need has never been greater. In recent years we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of refugee and immigrant children in need of families to call their own.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
115 NE 100th StSuite 200Seattle, WA 98125
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2015
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Tutoring
- Youth Services
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly for at least one year
- Interview with volunteer coordinatorPass background checkMandatory Volunteer