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Calling out to Herndon, Reston, Sterling & Loudoun: Volunteer teaching computer and career skills
ORGANIZATION: Computer C.O.R.E.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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46 people are interested
CORE's mission is to help low-income adults acquire the technological and life skills they need to pursue their career aspirations.Classes available (and volunteers needed) in Reston, Herndon, Sterling and Loudoun.
We are looking for people who can teach basic computer skills plus MS Office and career skills. Classes are held in the evening starting mid-January.
We are training volunteers for our January semester. Your next step will be to attend a volunteer training session. Attendance at an orientation session is a mandatory step for classroom volunteers. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the history of our organization, the students we serve, our curriculum, computer resources and the support we offer..
Herndon United Methodist Church
701 Bennett St. Herndon, VA
Dates: Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10 a.m., and Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10 a.m.
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About Computer C.O.R.E.
Location:
5881 Leesburg Pike Suite 204, Falls Church, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Computer C.O.R.E. (Community OutReach and Education) helps low-income adults acquire the technological and life skills they need to pursue career aspirations.
Description
Based in Baileys Crossroads, we also have 6 different site locations - Fairfax, Falls Church, South County/Rt 1 and Herndon. We offer an Introduction to Computing program that focuses on teaching clients computing logic so that they can acquire the necessary skills needed to be employed in the community. Courses cover the basics of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, hardware, and online applications. Volunteer instructors teach classes in a supportive, relaxed environment.
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at various points throughout the year such as Instructors and Assistants, Career Coaches, Job Placement Coaches, Tutors, Interviewers, Administrative Assistants, Volunteer Coordinators, Event Planners, Fundraisers and Grantwriters, Professional Consulting, Marketing, Writing, and Web team members, Special Event assistants, Computer Refurbishers, Database Administrators, and Board Members. See listings for current openings and help someone start to change their life!
Bus routes: metro bus 28A, Dash AT5, AT6. Bus from King or Braddock metro stops.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1141 Elden Street Suite 200(enter off Alabama St - same building as Paisanos)Also Herndon UMC and a Site in Sterling!!Herndon, VA 20170
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2016
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Mentoring
- Career Counseling / Coaching
- Community Outreach
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Recruiting
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 month commitment, teaching 1-2 nights per week