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3 people are interested
LSI Adult Refugee Education Program VISTA
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Services in Iowa
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3 people are interested
This is a full-time, year long position (start date flexible in late summer time frame)
Member Duties:
Lutheran Services in Iowa’s (LSI) Refugee Education Program provides community-based English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and career pathway courses, both of which assist refugees to overcome language, cultural, and workplace challenges they face after arriving in Iowa. LSI’s Education Program served over 400 adult refugees in the last fiscal year. The AmeriCorps VISTA member will enhance our language programming by developing a one-on-one tutoring program that will provide targeted instruction to help students reach their individualized goals. The member will operate existing processes and procedures to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer tutors. The member will coordinate tutor pairings and facilitate their weekly meetings. The member will work with LSI staff to determine ways in which this programming can become a permanent service offering at LSI.
Program Benefits: Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend *For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms:
Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas:
Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Education, Technology, Children/Youth
Skills:
Education
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About Lutheran Services in Iowa
Location:
3116 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311, US
Mission Statement
Lutheran Servies in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ with acts of service to all.
Description
LSI impacts the lives of more than 40,000 Iowans annually through residential treatment, services to families, early childhood programs, adoption/foster care services, refugee resettlement, and services for people with disabilities. LSI serves people of all ages, genders, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and sexual orientations and is affiliated with Lutheran Services in America and three Iowa synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3200 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Community Outreach
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is a full time AmeriCorps VISTA position.