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38 people are interested
Program Support Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: English At Large
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38 people are interested
EAL is in need of a Program Support volunteer to work with us in our office. This volunteer supports EAL staff and the administration of our learner and volunteer programs, as well as special projects. We are looking for someone with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Google Drive who is a motivated self-starter with a positive "can-do" attitude. Availability during normal business hours, for 3-4 hours a day on a flexible schedule.
EAL Program Volunteers are often the first or early point of contact for learners interested in the tutoring program, looking for information on our English programs, or registering for a Conversation Group. This position requires a person who can be patient and supportive when speaking with learners, as many have very low English skills and may be uncomfortable when speaking, especially on the phone.
Responsibilities May Include:
1. Maintenance of learner and volunteer databases
2. Phone and email communications with learners on EAL tutoring waitlist, registrants for EAL
language programs and new learner inquiries.
3. Phone and email communications with volunteers.
4. Assistance with special events and projects
5. Preparing training materials
5. General office duties and administrative support
EAL values the support of our program support volunteers! We offer full training as well as ongoing guidance and support. You will have direct involvement in our mission and support the success of our learner and volunteer programs and work in a small, friendly and collaborative office environment.
More opportunities with English At Large
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About English At Large
Location:
800 West Cummings Park, STE 5550, Woburn, MA 01801, US
Mission Statement
English At Large is a nonprofit that provides individual and small group instruction through a volunteer network to adult immigrants and other newcomers who want to acquire English language skills as they adapt to life in the United States. Our vision is that newcomers to the United States will develop the langauge skills and cultural knowledge needed to fully engage in their communities and fulfill their life goals.
Description
A small organization with a big impact!
Lexington resident Mildred Gilman founded English At Large in 1970 as a volunteer-based organization. Since then, the organization has grown to serve 21 communities and has helped more than 10,000 local adult learners. Supported by a small professional staff, hundreds of trained volunteers deliver our five programs: one-to-one English tutoring, group conversation practice, basic English and citizenship classes, and online learning.
Our tutors receive training and ongoing support. They deliver customized individual and small-group instruction targeted to each student's goals. They come from an array of backgrounds, and they share a commitment to student success.
Other volunteers work in the office, write learner success stories, help with fundraising and serve on our board and committees.
Our students come from around the world. Their ambitions are varied. Their accomplishments are real. They are gaining citizenship, finding work, and reading a book in English to a child for the first time. They are changing their lives.
Our supporters make everything possible. They include Massachusetts Department of Education, Acton-Boxborough United Way, Lenny Zakim Fund, Cummings Foundation and an array of businesses, associations, and individual contributors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
800 West Cummings ParkSuite 5550Woburn, MA 01801
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Office Management
- Office Reception
- Program Management
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3-4 hours, one day per week
- Fluency in a another language a plus!