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11 people are interested
Volunteer Citizenship Assistant
ORGANIZATION: YMCA International Services
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11 people are interested
YMCA of Greater Houston
VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION
Summary: YMCA International Services seeks a Volunteer Citizenship Assistant Instructor to help students prepare for their naturalization exams.
Position Title: Volunteer Tutor
Reports To: Citizenship Instructor
Hours: Two Saturdays per month, 8.5 hours
Specific Responsibilities
YMCA International Services is looking for volunteers to serve as assistant instructors at our weekly citizenship classes on Saturdays at 10 am to 2 pm. Citizenship classes are offered to immigrants and refugees who are preparing for the naturalization exam, and the class curriculum includes U.S. civics and history as well as writing, reading, and speaking Basic English.
- Volunteer will uphold YMCA mission, values, and guidelines
- Volunteer will be responsible for providing one-on-one assistance or leading student groups
- Volunteer will keep track of all hours spent volunteering and will provide this to Citizenship Instructor every month.
Requirements
- Must be able to commit to at least two Saturdays per month
- Must be present by 9:45am and stay for duration of class
- Volunteers with experience working with diverse populations preferred.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills
For more information about this position, please contact Haya at haya.khan@ymcahouston.org
More opportunities with YMCA International Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YMCA International Services
Location:
6300 Westpark, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77057, US
Mission Statement
YMCA International Services provides client-centered services to refugees, survivors of human trafficking, asylees, and other vulnerable newcomers from around the world. Services include financial assistance, immigration legal services, post-release services, case management, employment education, and more. It is only through the support of our volunteers and donors that we are able to give back to our communities. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in bringing about meaningful change in your community.
Description
YMCA International Services, as a center of the YMCA of Greater Houston, provides a number of social service programs for the low-income, immigrant and refugee community. From receiving newly arriving refugees at the airport, locating affordable housing, assisting with a job search, applying for immigration documents, Interpretation Dari/Farsi/Pashto, Spanish to English, Arabic, Swahili, Burmese, French, Mentor, Warehouse, Food Pantry, we do it all!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6300 Westpark Dr.Suite 600Houston, TX 77057
DATE POSTED
July 18, 2016
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours and 15 minutes per week.