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2 people are interested
French Teacher Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Carter Burden Network
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2 people are interested
The Carter Burden Center for the Aging (CBCA) is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Volunteers are an integral component of the Carter Burden Center's 40+ years of success. No matter your age, experience or schedule, CBCA can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience.
We are looking for a French volunteer to teach a French class at our Main Office located in the Upper East Side. The French teacher will be in charge of leading a bi-weekly or bi-monthly conversational French class with a group of about 10/15 seniors. The content of the class will be created by the volunteer and can include conversational topics, reading and grammar exercises... The group includes seniors with an intermediate French level but some of them might be beginners.
Skills/ Qualifications:
- Bilingual French/ English
- Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting with older adults, patient
- Experience of teaching preferable but no required
Location/ Schedule:
- Main Office, 1484 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10075
- Once a week or twice a month preferably in the afternoons (except on Thursdays) before 5pm (our main office closes at 5pm)
- Long term commitment preferable in order to keep the group’s dynamic
- Start date: Mid-end March 2017/ beginning of April 2017
Benefits:
- Learn new skills and gain teaching experience
- Interact with the elderly population
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact us at: volunteer@carterburdencenter.org. Please include in your email a description of your experience, motivations, availability (days and hours) and any additional information or document that would be linked to this opportunity.
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About The Carter Burden Network
Location:
415 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021, US
Mission Statement
The Carter Burden Network promotes the well-being of seniors 60 and older through a continuum of services, advocacy, arts and culture, health and wellness and volunteer programs, all oriented to individual, family and community needs. We are dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to live safely and with dignity.
Description
The Carter Burden Network was established in 1971, by New York City Council Member Carter Burden. He represented the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and founded the Center to assist the neighborhood's large number of older residents who were poor, in declining health and isolated.
The Carter Burden Network has grown into an agency with 12 programs in 7 locations and more than 100 employees. Now we serve approximately 5,000 seniors every year across the borough of Manhattan. It is a network of centers, programs and services that work together with government, corporate, individual and community partners to lead the way in aging services in New York City.
CBN offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to meet your interests. No matter your age, experience or schedule, CBN can accommodate your needs to ensure that you have a meaningful and effective volunteer experience. Opportunities can range from a one-time service day to a long-term volunteer commitment. We welcome individual, community and corporate groups to volunteer with us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1484 1st AvenueNew York, NY 10075
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- French
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training