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13 people are interested
Volunteer - Classroom Assistant
ORGANIZATION: LifeBridge Community Services
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13 people are interested
Through a variety of training initiatives, FSW’s WorkSkills program trains adults to obtain jobs in today’s economy, helping ensure a living wage for our clients, and a skilled workforce for our state.
The WorkSkills program is actively recruiting to fill the volunteer position of Classroom Assistant to provide assistance to a Lead Instructor in Customer Service and Digital Literacy trainings for adults and young adults, 3 to 5 hours per week. Position responsibilities include providing training assistance in delivering the training curriculum; assisting the Lead Instructor in facilitating partner and small group activities; and assisting the Lead Instructor and Program Coordinator in the collection of paperwork, classroom management, and responding to participant’s questions. Position requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience and education; proficiency with Microsoft Office, computing fundamentals and Internet navigation; success in simplifying and communicating ideas and tasks; experience interacting with people of diverse ages and cultures; reliable; and able to function as a member of a team. Experience in teaching, training or tutoring adults in classroom or workplace settings is helpful.
More opportunities with LifeBridge Community Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About LifeBridge Community Services
Location:
475 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower people in the Greater Bridgeport area to build a brighter future. We are our clients’ champion. We listen to them, we teach them to change, we hold them accountable, and we campaign on their behalf. Our goal is to move them from crisis to stability, and to greater levels of self-sufficiency. They define the need. LifeBridge delivers the programs to meet the need.
Description
LifeBridge understands that people impacted by poverty are challenged by a range of complex social, economic, and health issues, and that their plight affects the quality of life and stability of our communities. We have learned that meaningful change requires sustained, multi-dimensional support tailored to the diverse and complex needs of our clients and their families.
We inspire and empower our clients by linking flexible, innovative programs to strengthen personal capability, develop skills, and build a pathway to economic self-sufficiency. Each client receives an individual plan of comprehensive services that are delivered through four core programs: Economic Empowerment, Youth Services, Behavioral Health, and Social Enterprises.
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WHERE
475 Clinton AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2015
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- 3 to 5 hours per week
- see posting