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Elementary School - Volunteer Tutor

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ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA

  • 28 people are interested

Overview
The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking volunteers for our Elementary Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year, Fall Semester. Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.

Position Description
Volunteer Tutors will support the Elementary School Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5. Homework help sessions are conducted between 3-6 PM. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.

Qualifications

  • Passionate, committed, engaging!
  • Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required
  • Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred
  • Volunteers must be available on both Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Volunteers must be 15+ years of age at the time of application

Location
Astoria

Training/Support Provided
Volunteers will be given training with CIANA staff.


***TO APPLY, please complete this form. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@cianainc.org.***

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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA

Location:

36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US

Mission Statement

To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .

Description

Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

31-17 37th StreetNew York, NY 11103

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Youth Services
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • -On-going; immediate hire (flexible) -Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5-hour tutoring sessions between the hours of 3-6 PM

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