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Computer & Career Volunteer Needed for Workforce Development Program
ORGANIZATION: Computer C.O.R.E.
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10 people are interested
Do you want to utilize your computer expertise to help adult learners advance in their careers? Computer Instructors and Career Development Coaches are needed to work as a part of a team of volunteers teaching Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, job search strategy topics including resume writing, interview techniques, and goal-setting to a class of 12 adult learners. Curriculum provided.
This is a great opportunity to be able to contribute your talents and experience, while developing your facilitation, leadership, organizational, and other professional skills to ensure that students leaving our training program with a winning resume and the skills to find entry-level office jobs.
TIME COMMITMENT: 1 - 4 hours each week for a 18-week training session.
Ideally, this volunteer would be an enthusiastic yet patient team player with a strong desire to help adults build the skills they need to advance their careers!
We are looking for Computer Lead Instructors, Teaching Assistants, Career Development Instructors, Keyboarding Instructors, and Saturday Morning Tutors
We need you in Bailey's Crossroads, Falls Church, Fairfax, Herndon, and South County Alexandria
For more information contact: nora@computercore.org
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About Computer C.O.R.E.
Location:
5881 Leesburg Pike Suite 204, Falls Church, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Computer C.O.R.E. (Community OutReach and Education) helps low-income adults acquire the technological and life skills they need to pursue career aspirations.
Description
Based in Baileys Crossroads, we also have 6 different site locations - Fairfax, Falls Church, South County/Rt 1 and Herndon. We offer an Introduction to Computing program that focuses on teaching clients computing logic so that they can acquire the necessary skills needed to be employed in the community. Courses cover the basics of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, hardware, and online applications. Volunteer instructors teach classes in a supportive, relaxed environment.
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at various points throughout the year such as Instructors and Assistants, Career Coaches, Job Placement Coaches, Tutors, Interviewers, Administrative Assistants, Volunteer Coordinators, Event Planners, Fundraisers and Grantwriters, Professional Consulting, Marketing, Writing, and Web team members, Special Event assistants, Computer Refurbishers, Database Administrators, and Board Members. See listings for current openings and help someone start to change their life!
Bus routes: metro bus 28A, Dash AT5, AT6. Bus from King or Braddock metro stops.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1141 Elden Street Suite 200(enter off Alabama St - same building as Paisanos)Herndon, VA 20170
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Basic Computer Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- five months