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22 people are interested
Help Adults Improve Basic English Skills (Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
ORGANIZATION: People's Resource Center
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22 people are interested
Meet weekly with an adult student to practice conversational English, as well as basic reading and writing skills.
A simple training and materials are provided.
This position is based at our Wheaton location.
What would make you a good fit for this opportunity?
You are patient and encouraging
You find joy in helping others achieve their self-set goals
You enjoy meeting people from other cultures
You can volunteer weekly for 60-90 minutes
You are able to commit to volunteer for 12 months
Does 12 months seem daunting? No worries! We expect all volunteers to periodically go on vacation, experince sick days, and have other appointments arise. Our staff will work with you to secure a plan for the days you will be unable to volunteer.
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About People's Resource Center
Location:
201 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, US
Mission Statement
People's Resource Center community exists "to respond to basic human needs, promote dignity and justice, and create a future of hope and opportunity for the residents of DuPage County, Illinois through discovering and sharing personal and community resources."
Description
Since 1975, People’s Resource Center has been bringing neighbors together to respond to hunger and poverty in DuPage County. With a team of over 1,500 volunteers, we offer nutritious food and other basic necessities like clothes and rent assistance for people facing tough times. And we connect people with resources--education and tutoring, jobs, technology, art, a caring community--to create a future of hope and opportunity for all.
Volunteer at PRC: Help in the food pantry or clothes closet, become a tutor, teach a class, organize a food drive, make a difference to a neighbor in need.
Apply online at www.peoplesrc.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
201 S. Naperville RoadWheaton, IL 60187
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- English
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 Hours Per Week