- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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89 people are interested
"When one teaches, two learn" - Support Immigrant Communities
ORGANIZATION: Make The Road New York
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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89 people are interested
Work with our inspiring Adult Ed staff to empower Latinos and working class communities. Volunteers with all skills are needed to help facilitate Citizenship Exam Preparation class. The classes are in the evening and the cycles are approximately 8-9 weeks long and we are looking for someone who can commit to the whole cycle. Volunteers may be asked to assist with classroom set up, research for lesson plans, making copies, one-on-one tutoring, monitor quizzes, take attendance, outreach and registration help, perform mock interviews and other classroom assistance.
Please email with a description of your interests/hobbies so we can find the best fit for you. Retired teachers, education majors and those interested in teaching/education/adult literacy are encouraged to apply. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!
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About Make The Road New York
Location:
1090 Suffolk Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to build the power of Latina/o and working class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, transformative edcuation, policy innovations and the provision of survival services.
Description
Make the Road New York (MRNY) is a not-for-profit, grassroots organization serving low-income New Yorkers across the five broroughs of New York City and Long Island. We have a strong track record of successful, accessible, and culturally competent education and advocacy programs. Every year, we draw throusands of individuals annually to our storefront community centers in the immigrant-rich communities of Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island and Brentwood, Long Island. MRNY is the largest participatory immigrant organization in New York State with more than 10,000 members, 75 percent of whom are women.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1090 Suffolk Ave.Brentwood, NY 11717
DATE POSTED
July 22, 2019
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- Literacy / Reading
- Community Outreach
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2 x 2 hours per week (4 hours per week total)