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ORGANIZATION: Literacy Minnesota

Open Door Minneapolis

Volunteer ESL Classroom Assistant

Are you looking for a way to connect in your community? Would you like to support adult refugees and immigrants who are improving their ability to speak, listen, read, and write English? Do you enjoy working with people of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties:

  • Class assistants are partnered with a teacher who follows a curriculum and leads the class.
  • Provide individualized attention to students during class time and help with large and small group activities.
  • Demonstrate an interest in and willingness to learn about language development and English grammar.
  • Work cooperatively with coordinators and other volunteers to meet the needs of the learners.
  • Work cooperatively with learners of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds.
  • Listen actively and encourage learner participation.
  • Consistent attendance at a weekly shift from 10am to noon is required.
  • Within 3 months of placement, volunteers must complete a 4-hour LitMN-sponsored, and State of MN compliant Foundations Training to be fully prepared to assist.

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.

For more information or to get started , fill out our short applicaiton https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication or email Meghan at mboyle@literacymn.org.

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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

Community
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Community, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

627 West Broadway AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55411

(44.99881,-93.2876)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • One shift a week for at least 6 months

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