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12 people are interested
Youth Mentor
ORGANIZATION: English for Action
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12 people are interested
English For Action's OurSchool Family Literacy program is seeking passionate, creative and energetic educators and community members to mentor amazing Olneyville youth. OurSchool is an after-school arts-literacy program working with Latino youth ages 3-12. In collaboration with the English for Action's ESOL Program (English Speakers of Other Languages) youth are engaged in arts-based literacy and other creative activities while their parents participate in ESOL classes. Using a participatory approach, we develop lessons based both on the interests of our learners and the passions and skills of our mentors.
We place an emphasis on developing strong mentoring relationships, creativity, community-building, and leadership development for both the youth and mentors. Ultimately we aim to create a classroom community that is affirming and supportive to each community member, build pride and confidence in the OurSchool youth, and encourage the Ourschool youth to think critically about their community and education.
OurSchool needs creative and energetic Mentors to volunteer 6-10 hours per week per semester. OurSchool takes place from 6:30-8:30pm Monday-Thursday. Mentors can commit to mentoring 2-4 nights per week, and are required to come to a weekly Mentor Meeting. All skills and experiences welcomed. Knowing Spanish is great, but not required!
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About English for Action
Location:
PO BOX 29405, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909, US
Mission Statement
English for Action’s mission is to create participatory educational programs for Latino immigrant families and community members in Providence that link language learning, leadership development and community-building. Using innovative and creative tools such as the arts, theatre and community action projects, English for Action (EFA) creates critical and transformative learning communities within and outside of the classroom. Through the process of dialogue, reflection, and collaboration, EFA seeks to affect meaningful and community-based social change in Olneyville and the greater Providence community.
Description
We are a non-profit organization that provides educational programs to the greater area of Prodidence. Programs include: English for Other Speakers (ESOL) classes, youth art-literacy program, early childhood program, Adult Basic Education, Native Language Literacy, Computer Classes, and various other workshops centered around social change.
The majority of our programs run in the evening from 6-9 pm and on weekends.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
122 Manton Ave, 2nd floor, office #71060 Kossuth StProvidence, RI 02909
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Exhibition Arts
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 6-10 hours per week
- Attend monthly meetings to lesson plan with other volunteers.