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52 people are interested
Tutoring English and Civics for Refugees
ORGANIZATION: Monarch Immigration Services
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52 people are interested
Spend 60-90 minutes each week assisting a refugee from a war trorn country, or oppressive government, reach their most desired goal- TO BE A US CITIZEN! Volunteers provide individual, in-home (or virtual) English and civics instruction to help adult students navigate the naturalization process. You do NOT have to speak a language other than English or possess prior teaching experience.
The legal residents we serve are unable to benefit from classroom instruction and may not be familiar with US customs and laws. Your involvement will enhance their ability to understand and engage with their new community. Your patience and kindness will help develop the communication skills and self-reliance they need to become citizens. Your dedication to their success will forge long lasting memories of appreciation and esteem for Americans.
Our Citizenship Educator matches volunteers and students and provides ongoing mentoring and study materials to both throughout the tutoring process. Many of our students come from countries where education, even in their native language, was not an option. Some of these students may require additional instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL). Most of our students reside in various areas of St. Louis City and County. Their ages range from 20-60. Many of our current students are from African and Middle Eastern countries, but we also have students from Latin America, eastern Europe, and Asia. We currently seek volunteers with knowledge of Swahili, Somali, and Bosnian languages. However, you need not speak a foreign language to tutor many of our students.
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About Monarch Immigration Services
Location:
4030 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission Strengthening immigrant and refugee communities through equitable equal access to transformative services. Vision We envision a community where individuals of all nationalities, ages, and language abilities have equal access to essential healthcare, mental health, and social services, fostering a compassionate, diverse, and strong St. Louis community.
Description
Monarch Immigration Servicesis a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, established in 2002 as Bilingual Interantional Assistant Services, by stateless refugee women. Our mission is to ensure equal access to healthcare, mental health, and social services for all, regardless of their background or language. Our services are rooted in integrity, responsiveness, collaboration, inclusiveness, and joy. We’re dedicated to making St. Louis a compassionate, diverse, and strong community where everyone can thrive. Join us in our mission for equality and access today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Saint Louis, MO 63110
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Swahili
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 60-90 minutes each week; prefer 4-6 months commitment.
- Reliable transportation, many areas are not easily accessible from public transportation. Dependable, proactive, articulate. Comfortable in situations where cultural practices and personal habits may differ from US norms.