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6 people are interested
Conversation Partners
ORGANIZATION: CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
Want to help an immigrant to learn English?
Do you have two hours a week available?
Please join us as a Conversation Partner.
The Conversation Partner Program is a one-to-one tutorial in which volunteers help learners build confidence in conversational English and support their adjustment to life in New York. It pairs English learners with English speaking volunteers who have been trained to help learners improve their communication skills, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Specialized topics include practice for the U.S. Citizenship interview and job interview preparation.
Volunteers are required to:
- Demonstrate native English fluency.
- Demonstrate an interest in and sensitivity to other cultures.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Use active listening skills.
- Develop the content and structure of conversation sessions based on the learner’s needs and language goals.
- Make a minimum commitment of two hours per week for four months.
- Participate in at least three 2-hour training sessions.
- Arrive prepared for each tutoring session.
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About CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Location:
218 Church St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities helps immigrants reunite legally with their families, obtain proper work authorization, learn English and civics, and prepare to pass citizenship exams. Catholic Charities also assists immigrants in avoiding exploitation by unscrupulous practitioners by providing correct information and realistic counsel about immigration status. We provide legal consultations, representation and assistance to documented and undocumented immigrants. Our office provides services in Dutchess County. No matter what your nationality, ethnicity or religion, you are welcome.
Description
Services include:
- Citizenship applications
- Immigration court representation
- Legal residence petitions for relatives
- Work authorization applications
- Special residence petitions for spouses and children who are victims of violence
- Information about pending immigration and naturalization cases
- Legal representation in asylum cases and for long-time residents to avoid deportation
- Petitions for battered spouses and children
- Temporary Protected Status applications
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Green card replacement
- 5,215 vulnerable immigrants provided with expert counsel and safeguarded from exploitation
- 52,790 calls for help answered promptly with accurate information in multiple languages
- 296 breadwinners helped to obtain authorization to work
- 160 immigrants reunited with their families
- 820 newcomers taught English and civics
- 4,047 unaccompanied children given legal orientation
- 701 refugees and asylees provided with employment and resettlement support
- 4,160 adults and children provided with legal representation
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
218 Church St.Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2019
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week.
- Please contact Karina Harrison-Espada at (845)452-1400 Ext.4207 for more information.