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40 people are interested
Help Refugees as an ESL Tutor
ORGANIZATION: Read Santa Clara, Adult and Family Literacy Program, Santa Clara City Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
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40 people are interested
Meet weekly for a one-on-one conversation with an adult refugee.
No bilingual skills or teaching experience needed - just patience and a desire to communicate.
Sessions happen in-person at Santa Clara City Libraries for 1-2 hours per week for six months.
Training and materials are provided. Non-native speakers of English are welcome.
Feel free to reach out with any questions to agonzalez@santaclaraca.gov
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About Read Santa Clara, Adult and Family Literacy Program, Santa Clara City Library
Location:
2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051, US
Mission Statement
Read Santa Clara trains and supports community volunteers to provide free one-on-one and small group tutoring to adults who can speak English but need help with basic reading, writing and /or math skills.
Description
Read Santa Clara's trained volunteer tutors serve over 100 adult learners in a year, helping them achieve their goals as family members, workers, community members and lifelong learners. Tutoring takes place at one of three Santa Clara City Library branches and in other public places within the City of Santa Clara.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Santa Clara City Library2635 Homestead RoadSanta ClaraSanta Clara, CA 95051
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Bilingual
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week
- Must be friendly, patient, flexible and empathetic while interacting with adult learners with very limited English language skills.