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8 people are interested
Events Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: English At Large
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8 people are interested
About English At Large:
English At Large (EAL) is a nonprofit that provides individual and small group instruction through a volunteer network to adult immigrants and other newcomers who want to acquire English language skills as they adapt to life in the United States. Our vision is that newcomers to the United States will develop the English language skills and acquire the cultural knowledge needed to fully engage in their communities and fulfill their life goals.
Overview:English At Large holds events throughout the year including trainings, celebrations, coffee chats and many others. Events volunteers will help provide one-time or ongoing support to plan and execute one or more events.
Volunteer Responsibilities- Understand the volunteer opportunity and organization before beginning the position
- Commit to the support and planning of at least one event
- Arrive early and attend events where support is needed
- Make the necessary preparations for each event as requested by EAL staff or board members including:
- Requesting and gathering donated food or other items
- Publicity
- Decorating event space
- Serving as a host
- Post-event clean up
- Other activities as assigned
- Respect others and their confidentiality
- Follow English At Large policies and procedures
- Contribute ideas and feedback to improve future events
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity and resourcefulness
- Sensitivity to potential differences in culture
- Willingness to listen more than talk
- Desire to develop friendships with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
- A good sense of humor
- Sensitivity, patience, and willingness to learn
- Event planning experience not required but a plus
- Volunteer experience with no long-term commitment required
- Gain exposure to issues related to ESL, cross-cultural international relations and other related issues
- Personal satisfaction through the use of your skills to help others
- Achieve a broader cultural understanding
- Letter of reference available upon request
- Examine and read available resources.
- General volunteer orientation to English At Large.
More opportunities with English At Large
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About English At Large
Location:
800 West Cummings Park, STE 5550, Woburn, MA 01801, US
Mission Statement
English At Large is a nonprofit that provides individual and small group instruction through a volunteer network to adult immigrants and other newcomers who want to acquire English language skills as they adapt to life in the United States. Our vision is that newcomers to the United States will develop the langauge skills and cultural knowledge needed to fully engage in their communities and fulfill their life goals.
Description
A small organization with a big impact!
Lexington resident Mildred Gilman founded English At Large in 1970 as a volunteer-based organization. Since then, the organization has grown to serve 21 communities and has helped more than 10,000 local adult learners. Supported by a small professional staff, hundreds of trained volunteers deliver our five programs: one-to-one English tutoring, group conversation practice, basic English and citizenship classes, and online learning.
Our tutors receive training and ongoing support. They deliver customized individual and small-group instruction targeted to each student's goals. They come from an array of backgrounds, and they share a commitment to student success.
Other volunteers work in the office, write learner success stories, help with fundraising and serve on our board and committees.
Our students come from around the world. Their ambitions are varied. Their accomplishments are real. They are gaining citizenship, finding work, and reading a book in English to a child for the first time. They are changing their lives.
Our supporters make everything possible. They include Massachusetts Department of Education, Acton-Boxborough United Way, Lenny Zakim Fund, Cummings Foundation and an array of businesses, associations, and individual contributors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
735 Main Stwaltham, MA 02451
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Adult Education
- Event Management
- People Skills
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 4 hours