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9 people are interested
In-Home Refugee ESL Tutor (English as a Second Language)
ORGANIZATION: NAMS
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9 people are interested
Each year families and individuals from all parts of the world, who have fled their homes in fear of persecution, make Pittsburgh their home. As one of the resettlement programs in Pittsburgh, NAMS welcomes and assists these refugees as they arrive and resettle in our city. We provide all basic services needed to establish a new life.
Many of our clients are unable to travel for ESL classes due to childcare concerns, mobility limitations or time constraints, but they still need the crucial language skills to thrive in seeking employment, attaining citizenship and every day tasks of living. We are seeking In-Home or Near-Home ESL tutors to help them on this path.
This can be a flexible arrangement based on your and the family's schedule. A one day training would be coordinated through GPLC (Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council) who can offer you general advice and will be testing the families to recommend specific curricula for them. NAMS staff will train regarding working with refugee clients as well as be available for ongoing volunteer support, including additional trainings and guidance, if necessary.
- NAMS Refugee Program will provide volunteer orientation specifically focused on working with refugees.
- Most of our families live in the South Hills so travel to that area would probably be necessary.
- 4 visits a month is best for learning retention. At least 2 visits a month is required. Recommended - 1.5 to 2 hour long sessions.
- Volunteership commitment lasts for 6 months.
More opportunities with NAMS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NAMS
Location:
209 13TH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15215, US
Mission Statement
To help individuals and families who are at risk achieve and/or maintain the maximum level of independence they can, with the highest "quality of life" in a result oriented, cost effective manner that respects the dignity and worth of those we seek to serve.
Description
The Northern Area Multi Service Center (NAMS) is the "parent" agency of a network of three, non-profit, health and human services agencies based in Allegheny County. This network (the "Northern Area Companies") includes: NAMS, Pennsylvania Residential Developers, Inc. (PRD), and Landmark Home Health Care Services.
The Northern Area Companies have grown from a single storefront community action agency formed in 1969 to a sophisticated health and human services network with an annual budget exceeding $14 million. Core services include: ACCESS Transportation, Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities, Community Assistance and Refugee Resettlement, In-Home Support Services, Home Health Care, Senior Centers, Home Delivered Meals, Nursing Home Transition and the Supportive Living Enhancement Program (SLEP). The companies share common governance and a single vision:
Building Independence
This single vision unifies a set of seemingly diverse services. NAMS is working consistently to build independence, whether we provide supportive transportation to help people access health services, nursing services to help individuals recover from illness in their homes, strategies for helping folks manage chronic health conditions, supportive housing services for individuals who have disabilities, or resettlement services to political or ethnic refugee families
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various locations in or near Refugee Homes(mainly in the South Hills)Pittsburgh, PA 15227
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Arabic
- Swahili
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- French
- Tutoring
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-8 Hours a Month