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9 people are interested
ESL Tutor for Refugees
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Community Services NW
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
LCSNW offers English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring services to meet the needs of refugees who are unable to attend ESL classroom courses. This program consists of volunteer tutors who meet one-on-one with a student at their home, providing an individualized curriculum that suits the specific needs of each person. Many students in the ESL Tutoring Program are stay-at-home parents or working adults and would not otherwise have access to learning ESL.
By serving as an English tutor, volunteers have the opportunity to share their own knowledge while learning about a vibrant new culture. Many tutors develop lasting relationships with the individuals they teach, offering important ongoing social support.
We ask that all volunteer tutors make a six-month commitment to meet with a refugee for 3 hours a week. These hours are flexible and can be divided and scheduled according to the availability of the volunteer. In addition, all volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Orientation. ESL Tutors must have previous ESL experience or credentials, or attend a quarterly ESL training session at LCSNW.
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About Lutheran Community Services NW
Location:
3600 Main St., 2nd Floor, Vancouver, WA 98663, US
Mission Statement
To provide refugee/immigrant youth with a comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate mentoring program designed to improve engagement in school and community, parenting skills of parents of participants, and increase communication regarding cultural barriers between families and community organizations.
Description
- Mentoring one-on one and assisting youth in overcoming academic/behavioral challenges and language barriers.
- Providing educational workshops for parents to help them understand the school system and its requirements from both students and parents.
- Providing cultural sensitivity training to local schools and other community service providers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3600 Main Street(location will vary)Vancouver, WA 98663
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- English
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours a week for 6 months (flexible)
- Previous teaching or ESL experience/certification