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22 people are interested
Conversations and Connections in Elizabeth
ORGANIZATION: Josephine's Place
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22 people are interested
This is your opportunity to help non-native English speaking citizens practice conversational English. Each week we will introduce a new topic that will help you make a connection and develop a conversation. Conversations and Connections!
We are seeking native English speaking volunteers to spend 90 minutes with a non-native English speaking student. We request only female volunteers apply for this opportunity.
VOLUNTEER TIPS TO SUCCESS:
As a conversation partner, your main role is to facilitate conversation practice. You are not expected to function as an ESL teacher. Your aim will be to give your student ample speaking practice. Help your student build confidence in expressing their thoughts. A flowing communication of ideas is more important than accurate English usage.
Consider these tips to become an effective conversation partner.
· Speak at a natural pace
· Elaborate on topics
· Minimize error correction
· Include everyone
· Monitor native language use
· Have fun!
More opportunities with Josephine's Place
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Josephine's Place
Location:
622 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, US
Mission Statement
Josephine’s Place is a center for women sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. The mission of Josephine’s Place is to provide space that will facilitate the empowerment of women, based on: building a trust that promotes a freedom to be open and honest; creating an environment in which women are to be respected; providing a space that will be reflective of the needs of women as they themselves have expressed them. The fulfillment of this mission will result in each woman having a sense of being respected, affirmed and supported.
Description
Josephine’s Place is a storefront, drop-in space dedicated to the women in Elizabeth. It is a place for women to come and meet other women, relax, pray, learn new skills, talk about what concerns them, or discuss their problems. Programs and activities are designed by the desires and needs of the women of Josephine’s Place. Some of the programs presently offered are a Resource Center for Networking to Agencies, Support groups for mothers of Autistic children, Support groups for victims of domestic violence, English Lessons, Parenting Groups, Health Education, Holiday Celebrations, Knitting, Quilting, Yoga, and Sewing. Josephine's Place requires that all volunteers be female.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
622 Elizabeth AvenueElizabethport, NJ 07206
DATE POSTED
June 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Reading Comprehension
- English
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Verbal / Written Communication
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Ongoing