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13 people are interested
Help People Learning English!
ORGANIZATION: Dallas Public Library
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13 people are interested
C’mon and volunteer to teach people in your community how to speak English! We're looking for dedicated ELL (English Language Learning) volunteer teachers on Saturdays. This is a great opportunity for retired teachers or folks who’re working on their teaching certification.
We need volunteers for our Fall 2021 semester, which begins on September 11th and lasts until November 21st. We have several classes for beginners to advanced learners. We strive to have 2 co-teachers per class.
The times and locations of each class are available on the signup sheet: https://volunteersignup.org/HQ9HH
What We Need from You:
- A knack for public speaking
- Ability to lead classroom instruction solo
- While we do strive to have 2 co-teachers per classroom, we can’t guarantee that you’ll have a co-teacher - Ability to volunteer once a week for 2.5 hours
- Absences are alright, as long as you’re able to volunteer most of the time
* Teaching experience is not a requirement, but a plus!
What You’ll Receive from Us:
- Structured curriculum
- Teaching supplies
- Teacher and Student Books
- Ongoing trainings/workshops throughout the Spring 2020 semester
If you’re ready to make a difference and are willing to commit to teaching people how to speak English, then you can get started volunteer in 2 easy steps:volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1020232491
1) Fill out a volunteer application form: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1020232491
2) Sign up for a volunteer shift: https://volunteersignup.org/HQ9HH (times & locations of each class are available on the signup sheet)
We need volunteers at the following-locations:
Bachman Lake Branch Library | Hampton Illinois Branch Library | Dallas West Branch Library | Prairie Creek Branch Library | Pleasant Grove Branch Library | Timberglen Branch Library | Skillman Southwestern Branch Library | White Rock Hills Branch Library | White Rock Hills Branch Library
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About Dallas Public Library
Location:
1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Dallas Public Library is to link resources and customers to enhance lives. The Library is committed to inform, entertain, enrich, and to foster the self-learning process by facilitating access to its collections, services, and facilities to all members of the community. All service efforts will focus on customer expectations and needs.
Description
The Library will make available a broad spectrum of ideas reflecting diverse points of view and will provide collections that reflect the need and diversity of the community it serves.
The Library will honor its public trust by assuring maximum use of public resources. Furthermore, the Library will stimulate the awareness and use of libraries to promote individual enlightenment, community enrichment, and economic vitality throughout the city.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Dallas, TX 75201
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2021
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- English
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training