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7 people are interested
Facilitator For English Exchange Group
ORGANIZATION: Lake Park Public Library
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7 people are interested
This is a three-month volunteer position beginning September 1, 2023. The individual(s) will help non-native speakers of English learn conversational English that will enable them to be comfortable speaking with and understanding native English speakers. Activities will include, but are not limited to:
- Adhere to an outline provided by the library to facilitate
- Provide participants with constructive feedback to group participants
- Model natural functional language
- Set up room in library used as group meeting room
- Spend 1.5 to 2 hours per week in group with attendees
- Communicate with other volunteers and volunteer coordinators outside of the group and attend training sessions
Required Knowledge, Skills, Ability and Experience:
- Prior experience leading English Exchange groups or classes for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) preferred
- Fluency in English
- Ability to speak well and articulate in English
- Interest in working with adult learners of English
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and a desire to work with students from different cultural, educational and economic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to attend training sessions
- Flexibility and patience
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About Lake Park Public Library
Location:
529 Park Ave., Lake Park, FL 33403, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Lake Park Public Library is to promote knowledge and preservation of information; make available materials which aid in the pursuit of education, information, research and recreation; and provide the community with skilled guidance in navigating all information to fulfill knowledge needs.
Description
We are a small municipal library dedicated to serving our community. At present we have six full time employees, two of whom are professional librarians.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
529 Park AvenueLake Park, FL 33403
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- 1.5 to 2 hours a week
- Must fill out application and return to HR department: https://www.lakeparkflorida.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/54/637123340743670000