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VIRTUAL English at Home Tutors
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc
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Our Program
Arriving in the United States as a refugee or immigrant can be confusing and overwhelming. Adjusting to new customs, navigating new systems, and learning a new language are all challenges that our clients face as they settle-in to their new communities.
Our goal is to build fundamental literacy skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for emerging English speakers facing barriers (transportation, childcare or cultural practices) to attending traditional English classes.
Volunteers address these barriers by providing one-on-one or small group virtual sessions at times that work best for the learners. Refugees and volunteers create a relationship that expands their networks and promotes refugee resiliency while building the real-life knowledge, attitudes, and skills.
How can I help?
As a volunteer, you provide an opportunity for refugees to learn and improve their everyday English speaking, reading and writing. Our learners each have different strengths and areas for growth. Some may speak English, but not read or write or vice versa while others may not read in their first language or their language uses a different alphabet.
Regardless, sessions are learner-focused. By determining learner goals, you develop lessons that maximize strengths and encourage learner persistence!
Skills/ Experience
Teaching, tutoring or cross-cultural experiences are strongly recommended, additional language skills or experience overseas are not required but are a plus. Training and resources will be provided to all volunteers.
The Impact
This opportunity is ideal for volunteers who want to support refugees/immigrants in a meaningful way.
Whether it is: scheduling a doctor’s appointment, passing the citizenship test, asking their child’s teacher questions, going shopping or encouraging discussion about daily life, you will make a difference by providing the tools for success!
All of our classes and programs are free to our clients, and we couldn’t provide the level of service we do without the help of our wonderful volunteers. We believe the connections our volunteers make with their clients are mutually beneficial and our communities are stronger and more vibrant when we build these bonds.
Questions?
Please contact:
Jessica Brandt, jbrandt@ccmke.org
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About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc
Location:
3501 S. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53207, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin. Inspired by Christ's call to serve, our mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Our vision is to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
Description
Catholic Charities mission to "provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same" has been the core of our work since 1920. We measurably improve the lives of the poor in our communities and empower them to reach their full potential. When we accomplish this, lives are transformed and the benefits to the community can be exponential starting by improving the quality of life one person at a time.
With an outpouring of support from the community, we are able to help the poorest among us. We help people of all faiths, ages and cultures improve their ability to be self-sufficient, raise a family in more stable and healthy homes, escape violence, cope with emotional and behavioral challenges, and overcome barriers to a better life.Our Programs and Services:
We provide services to our neighbors in all 10 counties of Southeastern Wisconsin.
- Adult Day Services
- In-home Support
- Hoarding Intervention & Treatment
- Outreach & Case Management
- Community Counseling
- Adoption Services
- Pregnancy & Parenting Support
- Supported Parenting
- Refugee & Immigration Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2021
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for a minimum of 6 months
- Teaching or tutoring experience preferred