Help Refugees learn English!

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Summary

This volunteer position supports Catholic Charities mission and core values by providing direct support and resources to refugee clients. The volunteer will help adult refugee clients learn and improve their ability to understand, speak and write English from beginner to intermediate levels.

Essential Functions

• Assist the instructor in presenting prepared lesson plans
• Assist students with pre-reading and writing tasks
• Support instructor in communicating effectively and engaging students in learning activities
• Identify students that may need individualized attention and assist as able
• Assist in maintaining records of attendance, as assigned
• Act as a general mentor and friend to the students
• Act as a liaison between staff, volunteers and students
• Maintain a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Strong commitment to the mission and the vision of Catholic Charities including a working knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching,
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for developing and maintaining strong relationships through Agency knowledge, personality, and communication. Persuasive and tactful, while performing required functions and obtaining Agency goals,
• Team player, who builds and fosters collaborative relationships with others,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to tactfully address confidential matters efficiently and discretely. A persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills,
• Confident, autonomous self-starter who is comfortable and organized to perform multifunctional tasks while achieving desired results

Education and/or Experience

• Experience with teaching or instruction, a plus
• Experience with English as a Second language or non-native speakers (exchange student or studying abroad), a plus
• Patient and friendly personality
• Age Requirements: At least 18 years old to volunteer. If under the age of 18, the volunteer should be accompanied by a parent or have been given permission by the parent to perform volunteer activities while supervised by another adult (permission slip required)

Frequency/ Commitment

• Hours Available: Tuesdays, 9 am -10 am
• Ongoing, one shift per week
• 1-2 hours per shift