(Virtual) Educator with Project Learn
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Project Learn volunteers will assist instructors and provide tutoring to individuals to earn their GED or learn English as a second language.
Volunteers will:
- Assist instructor in virtual classroom one-on-one with students as they complete worksheets or assignments
- Interact with students in ESOL to boost their speaking and writing skills
- Tutor in different subject areas via Zoom or the phone, grade tests, present lessons, etc.
- Be assisting immigrants and adults seeking their high school equivalency or learning basic reading skills and working toward citizenship or starting a business
Volunteers should:
- Have a high school diploma, be fluent in English, have good interpersonal skills, able to commit to one class/week with one year
- Have an excellent command of English language in terms of speaking, reading, writing, listening, and basic knowledge of math, science, social studies, and language arts
- Be flexible, friendly, culturally-oriented, respectful, empower students to learn, and build relationships
About VANTAGE Aging RSVP
Location:
388 S Main St., Ste. 235, Akron, OH 44311, US
Mission Statement
Promoting a positive perspective on aging.
Description
VANTAGE Aging promotes positive aging through a variety of programs and services for older adults. Our nonprofit organization serves 38 counties and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. In Summit and Medina Counties, we facilitate the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for those 55 and older who want to make a meaningful impact in the community. We also offer employment training, home care and home health aide assistance, nutrition and home-delivered meal services, alcohol and drug addiction counseling, and mental health and prevention services.
