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Help Newcomer Students Succeed--Be a Conversation Partner
ORGANIZATION: San Francisco Education Fund
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Newcomer students are being hit hard during COVID. With schools closed and all instruction online they don't have nearly the opportunities they normally have to practice their English speaking skills. Being isolated at home, as all of us are, means they have very few opportunities to interact with anyone other than family members, most of whom speak very little English.
We are looking for volunteers who can meet with a newcomer student virtually, one hour a week, to "just chat". You don't need to be bilingual. We'll train you so you know how to direct your conversations and make an easy connection with your student.
Initial matches will be with upper-division Mission High School newcomer students but in time we are hoping to expand the program to other schools and other grade levels.
Our next training will be November 16th from 1pm to 3pm.
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About San Francisco Education Fund
Location:
2730 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110, US
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Education Fund's programming focuses on one goal: improving student success in San Francisco public schools. Because no single effort can yield the results we seek, the Education Fund utilizes a multi-faceted approach focused on teachers, volunteers, students, and strategic partnerships. The Education Fund's ongoing research, policy and public engagement work spans all of our program areas.
Description
The San Francisco Education Fund believes that strong
public schools are critical to San Francisco's viability and that the community must take action to ensure their success. By acting as a bridge between the community and the classroom, the Education Fund increases the availability and impact of resources for students and teachers throughout San Francisco public schools.
Our integrated approach:
- supports teachers with training and resources to enhance their classroom practice;
- matches volunteer skills with teacher requests;
- engages students to create positive changes in their schools;
- unites families, service providers, businesses and others to build stronger school communities; and
- informs district policy through community input and strategic partnerships.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week for the duration of the school year.
- No prior tutoring or teaching experience required--just a sincere desire to help young people reach their academic potential. Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Background check and TB "Risk Assessment required per school district regulations.