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39 people are interested
Facilitate Immigrant Integration in the Bay Area by Serving as a Citizenship Class Teaching Aide!
ORGANIZATION: Building Skills Partnership
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39 people are interested
VOLUNTEER TO HELP IMMIGRANT SERVICE WORKERS GAIN THEIR CITIZENSHIP AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE!
Teaching Aides needed to assist instructor in a class to help low-wage janitors and other service workers prepare for citizenship exam & other requirements. Teaching Aides will help answer students' questions, lead activities, and work with small groups of students.
Our Organization: Building Skills Partnership (BSP) is a statewide non-profit collaboration between the California janitors' union (SEIU-USWW), community leaders, and responsible businesses to build a strong future for building service workers, their families, and communities by advancing skills, opportunities, and self sufficiency.
Volunteer Skill Requirements: Patience, enthusiasm, respect for other cultures, and flexibility. Commitment and dependability. Spanish speaking skills and teaching experience helpful, but not required.
Class Schedule: Saturdays from 9:30am-11am
Location: SEIU-USWW Office - 3411 E. 12th St., Suite 200, Oakland, CA (Next to Fruitvale Bart Station)
Benefits: As a volunteer at BSP you will receive training and acquire skills in teaching Citizenship, gain knowledge about the issues facing newcomer families, and learn about the social services and other resources available to immigrants and low-wage workers in the Bay Area counties. You will also develop skills with intercultural literacy and communication, interpersonal skills, and professional development. BSP is a registered 501(c)(3) and volunteer hours can count towards fulfilling a community service requirement, or boosting a resume.
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About Building Skills Partnership
Location:
828 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
Building Skills Partnership programs improve the quality of life of property service workers in low-wage industries, as well as their families and communities, by increasing their access to education, leadership, and career advancement.
Description
The Building Skills Partnership (BSP) represents a unique non-profit collaboration between the property service workers’ union Service Employees International Union - United Service Workers West (SEIU- USWW), commercial building owners, property service employers, client companies and community leaders. BSP offers comprehensive programs tailored to the diverse needs of the community. Our core strategies leverage workforce development, immigrant integration, and community advancement. We have seven offices across the state of California from Sacramento to San Diego. Building Skills Partnership program areas and its curriculum play a key role in driving the productivity and competitiveness of the industry and contributing to the economic and social development of our communities throughout the state.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Building Skills Partnership3411 East 12th St.Suite 200Oakland, CA 94601
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Availability at least once a week for at least 4 m
- We are looking for kind, passionate, enthusiastic, communicative, motivated and committed volunteers