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1 person is interested
Computer Class Assistant
ORGANIZATION: EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
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1 person is interested
Volunteer Purpose: To assist with Introductory Computer classes covering topics such as: computer basics, the internet, e-mail and Microsoft Word. This position will help guide and assist class participants as they learn how to use computers. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, turning on computers, using mouse, navigating the internet, using Microsoft Word, explaining touch typing. This position will also assist in classroom set-up and take-down.
Key Responsibilities:
- General assistance with computer basics and class topics alongside instructor.
- Provide one-on-one assistance to participants.
- Other tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- Familiarity and comfort with basic computer use.
- Ability to be patient with learners.
- Ability to work well with others and communicate with diverse participants and staff.
Time Commitment: Volunteers must be willing to volunteer at least twice per month. We can be flexible about the exact start time. Does not need to be the same person every day.
Training Provided: General orientation will be provided by EMERGE staff. Additional training may be provided if needed. This is position is supervised.
Benefits: Assist persons with differing levels of technology competency gain skills for self sufficiency and future employment. Serve diverse populations. Develop customer service and problem solving skills..
If interested:
Please copy and paste the following URL into your browser's address bar to fill out our online application:
http://www.emerge-mn.org/GetInvolved/Volunteer/OngoingandOneTimeVolunteerOpportunities.aspx
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About EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
Location:
1834 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reveal the potential in people and communities through skill building, employment, and economic opportunity
Description
EMERGE is a community and workforce development organization based in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside - neighborhoods that have struggled with some of the metro area’s highest rates of unemployment and most concentrated poverty.
Each year we help thousands of people access jobs, financial coaching, housing, and other key services along pathways to brighter futures. Our services are available to anyone who needs them, but many people we serve are facing significant obstacles. Some are re-entering the community after periods of incarceration. Others are overcoming generational poverty or are starting over in the US as New Americans and former refugees.
In 2016, EMERGE served 2,996 people: 784 gained jobs, 341 participated in career training, 306 people learned financial skills, and 85 formerly homeless families were housed.We offer adult and youth workforce services, combined with a range of other services, tailored to the specific needs of the participant. Every year the people we serve are approximately 90% people of color; 95% low-income with more than 60% under the poverty-line. About one-third are overcoming a criminal background; and 15% are over 21 and do not have a high school diploma/GED.
Overall, we facilitate life change in areas of our community where jobs are scarce, poverty levels are high, and racial/economic disparities prevail. EMERGE helps people facing significant obstacles redefine themselves. We are committed to creating better jobs, better lives, and better community.
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1834 Emerson Ave N.Minneapolis, MN 55411
DATE POSTED
October 26, 2016
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REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training