Conversation Circle Volunteer: Help students practice their pronunciation skills (immediate need)
ORGANIZATION: Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
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1. Conversation Circle Volunteers
About being a conversation circle volunteer: Volunteers help students in beginning through intermediate levels of English practice their pronunciation. Volunteers are paired up with 3 - 5 students per session. Volunteer helps students practice having conversations with fluent English speakers including listening and speaking.
Commitment: Weekly commitment through the end of the semester through May 25 th , 2019. Choose Wednesday or Saturday session or both.
- Wednesday session - 10:45 am to 12:00 pm starting March 6th
- Saturday session - 9:30 am to 11:00 am starting March 16th
Location: Harvard St Campus, 1100 Harvard St NW Washington, DC 20009
How to sign up : We are aiming for at least 10 volunteers so sign up today! Email Zoila Hall at zhall@carlosrosario.org with three things: (1) why this opportunity appeals to you, (2) how you are qualified for this opportunity (your resume, LinkedIn page or summary of qualifications also accepted) and (3) two references.
All Carlos Rosario School volunteers must meet the following criteria
- Actively partner with teachers and staff to create a welcoming environment for students and community members who hail from all over the world, from all different gender and gender-nonconforming backgrounds, race and ethnicities, differing in abilities, cultures, religions, class and many other forms of diversity.
- Passionate about helping others learn
- Flexible problem-solver willing to troubleshoot and learn
- Provide a resume or summary of professional experience
- Provide two references
- Other requirements may exist depending on the volunteer opportunity
More opportunities with Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
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About Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
Location:
1100 Harvard Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide education that prepares the diverse adult immigrant population of Washington, DC to become invested, productive citizens and members of American society who give back to family and community. The School accomplishes this through excellence in teaching and learning in partnership with the community by fostering a safe and compassionate learning environment.
Description
Over the past 40 plus years, the Carlos Rosario School has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of immigrants by investing in and supporting their journey to achieve the American Dream. The School combines award-winning education, life skills programs, and support services to create a holistic experience. Our curriculum merges research on regional economic realities with professional field standards and is tailored to explicitly meet the needs of the local immigrant community. ESL instruction is embedded in life and technology skills, health education, parenting, civics, and workforce training. The School celebrates a long established local, regional, and national reputation for excellence and our programs are recognized as high quality and impactful. Thanks to the School’s programs, thousands of adults have obtained high school diplomas; passed the citizenship exam and become U.S. citizens; gained the English skills necessary to help their children with homework; entered into careers and climbed career ladders; paid millions of dollars’ worth of taxes; purchased homes; and obtained college degrees and workforce certifications.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1100 Harvard Street, NWWashingtonWashington, DC 20009
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2019
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Bilingual
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Wednesday = 10:45 am to 12:00 pm and Saturday = 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
- IMPORTANT: Please read for more information about each opportunity as each has a different process for applying to volunteer. You can also contact Zoila Hall at zhall@carlosrosario.org for next steps noting which opportunity you are interested