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9 people are interested
Become an Active Facilitator of Immigrant Integration through Teaching Computer Skills!
ORGANIZATION: Building Skills Partnership
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Come help us facilitate immigrant integration by joining our Computer Literacy Class as a Teaching Aide! Due to overwhelming demand and interest in the class, we are piloting a summer Computer class!
Our organization: Building Skills Partnership (BSP) is a non-profit organization and a unique collaboration between responsible businesses and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to build a strong future for low-wage service workers and their families by advancing skills, opportunities and self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Skill Requirements:
* Patience, enthusiasm, and respect for other cultures.
* Dependability and flexibility.
* Conversational Spanish skills and teaching experience desired but not required.
Responsibilities:
* Assist in a multi-level computer literacy class for low-wage immigrant workers.
* Support instructor in teaching basic to advanced computer applications varying from simple keyboarding to different Windows Operating Systems, spreadsheets, and other programs.
* Support the instructor with computer skill learning activities by working with small groups of students.
* Commitment to volunteer in the great majority of Saturday classes offered for at least 4 months.
When: Saturdays 10 AM- 12:30 PM. Classes will begin January 21, 2017
Where: SEIU-USWW Office -3411 East 12th St. Oakland, CA 94601 (Right by Fruitvale Bart)
Benefits: As a volunteer at BSP you will receive training and acquire skills in teaching computers, ESL, intercultural literacy all the while facilitating immigrant integration here in the Bay Area. BSP is a registered 501(c)(3) and volunteer hours can count towards fulfilling a community service requirement and boosting a resume!
Thousands of low-wage workers dream of a better future for their families. Help break the technological and skill barriers in the Bay Area by expanding the reach of BSP's educational programs! We can't wait to hear from you!
For more information or to apply please email Marcail@buildingskills.org
More opportunities with Building Skills Partnership
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
- Problem Solving
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Computer Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Once a week for at least 4 months.