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4 people are interested
Adult Education | Teaching & Child Watch Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Community Center at Visitation
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Volunteer with Us!
We are looking for friendly, community-oriented volunteers to support our adult learners during classes hours and self-pace online learning. This support helps each learner to explore the content more thoroughly and meet their personal goals. New sessions are available in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. No teaching experience is necessary, but training is strongly recommended.
We ask that everyone joining our program bring a welcoming and supportive attitude towards community members of all lingual, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Orientation and support will be provided throughout the volunteering process.
Teaching/Tutoring
Teachers are needed for the following classes
- Basic Literacy: One-on-one tutoring
- ESOL: Classroom format
- Computer Skills: Self-pace learning. Cloud-base resources are provided by CCV
- GED: Self-pace learning. Cloud-base resources are provided by CCV
Workshops are typically scheduled on the last Saturday of the month and cover topics like finances, education, housing, and more.
Child Watch Volunteer
Child Watch Volunteer will watch and assist children during class hours.
Time Commitment: Once a volunteer has been matched with a class, they are expected to uphold their commitment through the end of the term. Classes typically run for 10 weeks except Summer (5-6 weeks). Morning and afternoon period available.
Qualifications:
All volunteers must...
- Be age 18 or older and able to fluently read and write in English.
- Have a willingness to collaborate with CCV staff and fellow teaching volunteers, listen and respond to student feedback and cultivate a welcoming space for learning.
- Commit to consistent, punctual participation in the program. Volunteers are an integral part of our programming, and we rely on their participation to offer these classes.
- Complete all required paperwork and background checks before volunteering.
Interested?
Please contact nlaurore@communitycenteratvis.org or text 347-719-1253
More opportunities with Community Center at Visitation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Center at Visitation
Location:
2646 Kensington Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Community Center at Visitation (CCV), guided by the strength and resilience of our neighbors, provides a welcoming community space for Kensington residents to build meaningful connections and access resources to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. We do this by celebrating and growing the community through regularly scheduled events such as community dinners, holiday festivals and educational workshops. Through the input of our community, we offer quality resources such as healthy food, tutoring, professional development training and recreational activities. Lastly, we strive to collaborate with local partners to streamline access to and avoid duplication of services.
Description
The Community Center at Visitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. We specialize in working together with our community in providing support and access to educational and social opportunities in addition to wellness programs and resources to promote a mentally and physically healthier population. Together, we will be able to provide the appropriate and necessary tools for our community so that we can collectively learn new skills that will improve our lives and the lives of others around us. In doing so, we believe that we will not only inspire positive change in the community, but that our collaborative efforts will bring a shared sense of respect, belonging, and love to Kensington: our home.
Learn more: https://www.communitycenteratvis.org/
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2646 Kensington AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19125
DATE POSTED
August 19, 2022
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check