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13 people are interested
Volunteer for GED/Literacy and Workforce Development Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: HEARTSIDE MINISTRY INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
The students that use the GED/Literacy and Workforce Development Program are primarily from the Heartside Neighborhood or from Kent County. These students come from all walks of life. They are homeless, domestic abuse victims, formerly inceratated, and/or middle class families.
These students come to Heartside and take a series of four pre-tests, which helps them pinpoint exactly what they need to work on to pass the GED/High school equivalency test. If a student passes the test, they will go on to pass the official GED test.
**We are a nationally accredited testing center and will pay for students to take the test at our site. We also work in Literacy, Work keys training and the CASAS testing.
Qualifications:
1. Genuine desire/ability to patiently work alongside and encourage students of various skill level from a variety of backgrounds.
2. At least one year of college, preferably majoring in education.
3. Openness to working with various media sources.
4. Willingness to share ideas.
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About HEARTSIDE MINISTRY INC
Location:
54 DIVISION AVE S, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
Sharing faith, hope and life amidst homelessness and poverty... transforming our community!
Description
Since 1983, Heartside Ministry has worked to enrich and empower the people living in the shadow of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest city.
Heartside Neighbors* are often homeless, with little or no income, struggling with mental and physical disabilities or addiction. Poor in the things of this world but rich in the things of the spirit, they are brimming with talent, resolute in t heir faith--hopeful, caring, and deeply committed to the community they have found with one another.
This ministry, with its many volunteers, donors and staff, has worked tirelessly to meet the unmet needs of the Neighbors with spiritual, emotional, and practical help through programs and direct service, as well as by steadfast advocacy for responsible social and economic change and expanded access to basic human services.
*NOTE: The people we serve are our "Neighbors," not clients or patrons or patients. Fundamental to our approach is the ability to live in solidarity with--and make common cause with--the people we affirm as our true Neighbors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
54 Division Ave SGrand Rapids, MI 49503
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 3 hours/month
- Our hours are 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm