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Be an ESL technology coach in North Minneapolis!

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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Minnesota

Open Door Minneapolis

Join us!

  • No experience or diploma needed - we’ll provide all necessary training.
  • English speakers of all levels are welcome and encouraged to volunteer.
  • Must be 18 years old to volunteer.
  • Ability to commit to 2-3 hours per week for at least 3 months required.
  • We strongly encourage volunteers who are people of color, indigenous, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA2S+ and people with disabilities.

Technology Coach

Are you interested in working with adult learners who are developing and improving their computer skills in a lab setting? Would you like to help support learners individually as they explore distance learning platforms? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties:

  • Provide coaching and support in a computer lab setting as participants utilize online English learning platforms, such as MobyMax, Typing.com, and others.
  • Assist learners in troubleshooting rudimentary technical issues as they arise.
  • Help learners work with math, English, reading, typing, etc.

Requirements:

  • Within 6 months of placement, volunteers must complete a 4-hour Literacy Minnesota-sponsored, and State of MN compliant Volutneer Training to be fully prepared to assist.
  • Comfort using basic technology and the internet.

Bilingual applicants are welcome! Training will be conducted on site with Learning Center staff.

For more information or to get started, fill out an application or email Meghan at mboyle@literacymn.org.

1 Shift

  • 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM CST - FULL
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday

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About Literacy Minnesota

Location:

700 Raymond Ave, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN 55114, US

Mission Statement

Literacy Minnesota is the only statewide, nonprofit, volunteer literacy organization in Minnesota. As a leader and advocate for literacy, Literacy Minnesota provides a variety of cost-effective literacy-based services designed to help achieve the personal, educational and economic goals of Minnesotans.

Description

Founded in 1972, Literacy Minnesota is Minnesota's only non-profit, volunteer-based, education provider that operates statewide. Through a network of over 100 community and school-based programs, we provide free classes for individuals lacking the most basic reading, writing and English-speaking skills. We serve both native-born Americans and refugees and immigrants.

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Computers & Technology, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift

WHERE

627 West Broadway AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55411

(44.99881,-93.2876)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • One shift per week for at least 3 months

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