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1 person is interested
Rockwood Promise Neighborhood Initiative Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
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1 person is interested
Rockwood Promise Neighborhood Initiative tutors provide academic support and assistance, while IRCO youth advocates will lead students in activities and games that promote personal growth, knowledge and confidence. Volunteers are instrumental in helping build trust in the youth through patience and continued practice in areas that the student needs development. All volunteers develop productive, motivating and heartening relationships with the students.
Tutors are needed at the following schools:
H.B. Lee Middle School, 1121 NE 172nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Reynolds Middle School, 1200 NE 201st Ave, Fairview, OR 97024
Reynolds High School, 1698 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, OR, 97060
Qualifications: Interested volunteers should have an educational background in one or more of the following subjects: Math, English (Literature & Composition), Sciences. Ideal volunteers have experience in teaching, tutoring, or group facilitation and/or speak Karen, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Nevertheless, kindness, enthusiasm and bit of wittiness is more than enough to give back.
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About Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Location:
10301 NE Glisan St. Portland (Main Office), 4424 NE Glisan St. Portland (Asian Family Center), Portland, OR 97220, US
Mission Statement
To promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy and inclusive multi-ethnic society.
Description
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants and refugees in Portland, Oregon. IRCO assists individuals and families successfully navigate their lives from cradle through career. IRCO provides programs and volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Employment Preparation and Literacy
- Employment Skills Training
- Employment Placement Services
- Youth Employment Services
- Family and Domestic Violence Services
- Youth Academic and Employment Services
- Senior Services
- Health Education and Advocacy
- Interpretation and Translation Services
- Community Development Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various LocationsPortland, OR 97220
DATE POSTED
January 28, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4:30PM (Volunteer commitment: 1 day/week minimum)