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1 person is interested
Become an Active Facilitator of Immigrant Integration through Teaching Computer Skills!
ORGANIZATION: Building Skills Partnership
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
We are looking for volunteers who speak Spanish to tutor a small group of immigrants workers in computer literacy in San Jose. The class is a fun learning environment where students have a chance to better their technology skills, allowing them to feel more confident navigating life in the U.S. Thousands of low-wage workers dream of a better future for their families. Help break the technological and skill barriers by expanding the reach of BSP's educational programs.
Our Organization:
Building Skills Partnership (BSP) is a statewide non-profit collaboration between the Californian janitors' union, SEIU-USWW, community leaders, and responsible businesses to build a strong future for building service workers, their families, and communities by advancing skills, opportunities, and self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Skill Requirements:
- Working knowledge of computer systems, programs, and terms
- Patience, enthusiasm, and respect for other cultures
- Dependability and flexibility
- Intermediate Spanish
Location: 1010 Ruff Drive, San Jose, CA 95110
Benefits: As a volunteer at BSP you will aquire skills in teaching computer literacy, gain knowledge about the issues facing newcomer families, and learn about the social services and other resources available to immigrants and low-wage workers in the Bay Area. BSP is a registered 501(c)(3) and volunteer hours can count towards fulfilling a community service requirement.
If you are interested, please contact Veronica at vortega@buildingskills.org or (408) 755-0344.
More opportunities with Building Skills Partnership
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Building Skills Partnership
Location:
828 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
Building Skills Partnership programs improve the quality of life of property service workers in low-wage industries, as well as their families and communities, by increasing their access to education, leadership, and career advancement.
Description
The Building Skills Partnership (BSP) represents a unique non-profit collaboration between the property service workers’ union Service Employees International Union - United Service Workers West (SEIU- USWW), commercial building owners, property service employers, client companies and community leaders. BSP offers comprehensive programs tailored to the diverse needs of the community. Our core strategies leverage workforce development, immigrant integration, and community advancement. We have seven offices across the state of California from Sacramento to San Diego. Building Skills Partnership program areas and its curriculum play a key role in driving the productivity and competitiveness of the industry and contributing to the economic and social development of our communities throughout the state.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1010 Ruff Dr.San Jose, CA 95110
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Times: Saturday September 14, 2019 to Saturday December 14, 2019 at 10 am-12 pm.