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8 people are interested
Strong City Baltimore: ELA (English Language Acquisiton) Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Strong City Baltimore
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8 people are interested
Come volunteer with Strong City Baltimore's Adult Learning Center and work one-to-one with an adult learner on English language skills (reading, writing, pronunciation). Tutor-learner pairs meet for at least two hours a week.
Objective
To help learners at the Strong City Baltimore Adult Learning Center develop either English language, depending on the individual's specific goals
Qualifications and Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Good communication skills
- Patience, compassion, and sensitivity to diverse populations
- Commitment to enhancing the lives of Baltimore residents
Time Commitment
- At least two hours a week, for at least six - twelve months
Application and Training
Volunteer applicants must:
- Complete Volunteer Application Form
- Attend an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator
- Attend our Volunteer Training
- Attend at least one tutor development workshop beyond tutor training each year of service
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with student at least two hours a week
Benefits
- Work experience, training, recognition, and rewarding community service
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About Strong City Baltimore
Location:
3503 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Mission Statement
Strengthening neighborhoods in Baltimore City through improving education, supporting youth development and advancing economic development and community revitalization.
Description
Established in 1969, Strong City Baltimore (formerly Greater Homewood Community Corporation) has a mission to strengthen neighborhoods in Baltimore through improving education, supporting youth development and advancing economic development and community revitalization. Current initiatives include bringing volunteer and community resources into public schools, youth development and leadership, ESOL service coordination, housing and neighborhood revitalization, and public safety. Strong City employs a strategy of brokering partnerships, resources and services within the community as opposed to creating new services. With an emphasis on building social capital, We operates all of our programs by galvanizing a large volunteer base within its own community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3501 North Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21218
DATE POSTED
May 9, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Two hours a week
- ESOL tutoring/teaching experience