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47 people are interested
Teach Spanish through Practiquemos Español
ORGANIZATION: Austin Public Library
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47 people are interested
The Austin Public Library is seeking 2 individuals to serve as facilitators for our Practiquemos Español programs. We are looking to fill an openings:
Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm at the Milwood Branch.
Practiquemos Español is not a Spanish class, but rather a place to fine-tune your Spanish in a relaxed environment. Volunteers facilitate conversation to help and encourage participants to speak Spanish in a safe, non-threatening and relaxed environment. Volunteers should have the following skills:
- Patience and a willingness to listen
- Comfortable leading small groups in conversation
- Sensitivity to potential differences in cultures
- Mastery of the Spanish language
- Ability to promote communication among groups
- Be 18 years and older
- Volunteers must be able to facilitate every other week (weekly preferred) for a minimum of 5 months
All volunteers will need to complete the Austin Public Library's volunteer process (including a criminal background investigation) and orientation. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at APL.Volunteers@austintexas.gov or go to our webpage at http://library.austintexas.gov/volunteer.
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About Austin Public Library
Location:
PO Box 2287, Austin, TX 78768, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Austin Public Library is providing easy access to books and information for all ages, through responsibe professionals, engaging programs, and state-of-the-art technology in a safe and friendly environment.
Description
Volunteers are an integral part of the Library team. Volunteers donated over 19,000 hours of their time and expertise to help connect the community to Library programs and services. We are dedicated to providing engaging and enriching volunteer experiences that support the commitment of the Austin Public Library. We are confident you will find APL a highly rewarding place to serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12500 Amherst Dr.Austin, TX 78727
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Organization
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- once a week during program season (4 months)