- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
English-language tutoring for clients of the JFS Refugee & Immigrant Services
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
5 people are interested
Be a tutor who works with a refugee or immigrant honing their English-language skills.
Tutors usually go to the client's house or meet them somewhere near their home, such as the local library. There may be opportunities for daytime, evening or weekend hours.
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About Jewish Family Service
Location:
1601 16th AVe, Seattle, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers offer refugees and immigrants culturally sensitive employment programs, English as a Second Language instruction and related social services. Participants are supported and encouraged as they integrate successfully into their new environments. The JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers are staffed with professional case managers/job developers fluent in Cantonese, Hmong, Mandarin, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Somali, Arabic, Farsi and Lithuanian. The culturally diverse staff is recruited directly from the ethnic communities we serve. Our staff provides individualized and effective guidance to hundreds of clients each year. The Centers are located in Kent and Bellevue and serve families mainly in South King County and the Eastside.
Description
Jewish Family Service of Seattle began in 1892 with the sole purpose of resettling Eastern European and Sephardic Jewish refugees. Today, JFS supports the adjustment and employment of refugees and immigrants from all religions and cultures worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With our many social service programs like family mentoring, financial assistance, ESL, citizenship classes, and job placement - we help new Americans become fully integrated members of our community. We encourage volunteers from all backgrounds!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1209 Central Ave. S, #134Kent, WA 98032
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2018
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 hours per month