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2 people are interested
Group conversation volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Network
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2 people are interested
Looking for a fun way to connect with adults from all over the world? Literacy Network is seeking friendly and enthusiastic conversation partners to chat with adult students (we call them learners) in our weekly English Conversation Group!
Conversation group meets Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm at Literacy Network (701 Dane St). This is a semester commitment; you must be able to attend every week, January 24 - May 9, with no more than 2 absences.
Your responsibilities:
- Work with small groups of students (3-4) to lead and facilitate conversations on given topics in English.
- Help students with vocabulary, pronunciation, word usage, and other mechanics of conversing in English.
- Assist the conversation group supervisor with other tasks or activities as needed.
Required skills:
- Fluency in English (all conversation is done in English)
- Experience working with English language learners
- Punctual, reliable, and adaptable to different learners' levels and learning/communication skills
- Positive, friendly attitude
- Must be attend every Wednesday the entire semester
- Must attend training our one-hour training before semester starts
This is a English immersion group; volunteers should expect to speak English only. Volunteers must be able to follow instructions from the instructor, who will plan topics and materials for each conversation group. If interested in this volunteer position, visit http://www.litnetwork.org/volunteers/forms.php?id=838&category_id=5403 to apply.
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About Literacy Network
Location:
701 Dane St, Madison, WI 53713, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Network teaches reading, writing, communication, and computer skills to Dane County adults so they can achieve financial security, well-being and deeper engagement with their families and the community.
Description
Literacy Network assists adults in Dane County who are low-income and who need help improving their literacy skills, whether they are immigrants/refugees learning English, adults reading/writing below a 5th grade level, or folks studying to pass their GED or high school equivalency exam. We offer free group classes and trained volunteer tutors at locations throughout the Madison area. Programs operate on a three semester schedule: spring, summer, and fall, and we recruit interns and tutors every semester.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
701 Dane StreetMadison, WI 53713
DATE POSTED
January 21, 2018
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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