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47 people are interested
Teach English to Immigrants and Refugees in Northeast Minneapolis!
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Minnesota
Please visit the new page to apply.
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47 people are interested
Volunteer Remotely with Open Door Learning Center - Northeast!
Partner with an adult immigrant or refugee learning English. Meet new people from your community and work with them to build literacy skills and achieve their goals through distance education.
Sound like something you're interested in? Volunteer remotely with Open Door Learning Center - Northeast!
- No experience or diploma needed - we’ll provide all necessary training
- English speakers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to volunteer
- Time commitment is 2 to 3 hours once per week
- Must be 18 years old to volunteer
- We strongly encourage volunteers who are people of color, indigenous, immigrants and refugees, LBGTQ+ and people with disabilities.
Morning Remote Volunteer Opportunities (Using Zoom):
One-on-one ESL Tutor
- Minimum commitment 2 hours per week for 3 months
- Schedule is determined by student and volunteer availability
- Familiarity with Zoom and WhatsApp
- Lesson report required after each tutoring session
- All lesson plan materials provided
- Students are waiting right now to be paired with a tutor!
Evening Remote Volunteer Opportunities (Using Zoom):
ESL Small Group Leader: Work with a coordinator and other volunteers to provide ESL instruction to immigrants and refugee scholars. Tutors join the large class led by the coordinator and then lead small group lesson activities in Zoom breakout rooms. Lessons, routines and training provided.
Choose one shift per week on Mon, Tues, Wed, OR Thurs:
- conversation lab 4-5 p.m.
- pre-beginning 4-6 p.m.
- beginning 6-8 p.m.
- intermediate 6-8 p.m.
For more information or to get started, email mboyle@literacymn.org or apply to volunteer!
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About Literacy Minnesota
Location:
700 Raymond Ave, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55114, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Minnesota is the only statewide, nonprofit, volunteer literacy organization in Minnesota. As a leader and advocate for literacy, Literacy Minnesota provides a variety of cost-effective literacy-based services designed to help achieve the personal, educational and economic goals of Minnesotans.
Description
Founded in 1972, Literacy Minnesota is Minnesota's only non-profit, volunteer-based, education provider that operates statewide. Through a network of over 100 community and school-based programs, we provide free classes for individuals lacking the most basic reading, writing and English-speaking skills. We serve both native-born Americans and refugees and immigrants.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
509 NE 27th AveMinneapolis, MN 55418
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- General Education
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2.5 hours per week