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101 people are interested
Tutors for Refugee Youth in Portland tricounty area
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Community Services Northwest
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101 people are interested
Volunteers Tutors Needed!
School Assistance For Refugee Newcomers (SAFRN) program
We are looking for volunteer tutors to work with refugee students (grades K-12) who are attending public schools in the Portland tricounty area and have lived in the U.S. less than one year. We currently have Afghan, Bhutanese, Burmese, Congolese, Cuban, Iraqi, and Somali students waiting to be matched with tutors.
Volunteers will spend 1.5 - 2 hours per week with their students, usually in the students' homes, helping with English, homework, English, and learning about American culture.
Volunteer training and support is provided. A free background check is required. If you would like to help refugee youth, while learning about a different culture and exploring your skills, please contact us. We would love to meet with you and give you more information about this project.
The SAFRN program is administered by the Portland office of Lutheran Community Services Northwest http://www.lcsnw.org , in partnership with Catholic Charities and SOAR (Sponsors Organized to Assist Refugees).
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About Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Location:
605 SE 39th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, US
Mission Statement
Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families, and communities for health, justice and hope
Description
New Youth Perspectives (NYP) is Lutheran Community Services Northwest's (LCSNW) YOUTH MENTORSHIP program granted by a United Way Community Impact Partner.
NYP, a collaborative program between LCSNW and Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS), aims to provide refugee and immigrant youth with a comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate mentoring services, designed to improve engagement in school and community, parenting skills of parents of participants, and increase communication regarding cultural barriers between families and community organizations.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd (39th Ave)Portland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 1.5 - 2 hours/week, for 6 months to one year