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ESL Instructors for English Literacy Conversation Circle
ORGANIZATION: Chimo Community Services
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4 people are interested
Chimo Community Services is seeking two dedicated volunteers to serve as ESL Instructors for our English Literacy Conversation Circle, with 2-hour sessions held twice a week starting from April 15, 2024.
Description:
- Volunteer ESL Instructors will be provided with curricula, lesson plans, and training to conduct small group sessions (4-6 participants) in person, aimed at Canadian newcomers facing challenges with the English language.
- Sessions will cover listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, incorporating vocabulary relevant to job searches, workplace communication, and essential life skills.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Teaching experience is beneficial, along with strong interpersonal communication skills in English and the ability to lead in-person learning sessions.
- A good understanding of newcomer and refugee needs is essential.
Location: 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, B.C.
Embrace this fulfilling volunteer role by sending your resume to Volunteer@chimoservices.com
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About Chimo Community Services
Location:
120-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5, CA
Mission Statement
To promote justice and address violence by fostering and providing quality, integrated services, education and housing programs designed to inspire well-being and healing for people in crisis. Chimo has a three prong approach to affecting social change in our community. Through crisis programs, we serve people in immediate need. Through transition programs, people make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives, or establish themselves in their new country. Education encourages prevention and positively influences views and behaviours.
Description
Chimo is a non-profit organization serving people in crisis, transition and through education.
Chimo prevents tragedies and saves lives. Chimo strengthens individuals, families, and communities. Chimo connects people with needed community resources. Chimo builds bridges of understanding.
Created in Richmond, British Columbia in 1973, Chimo Community Services now serves over 10,000 individuals and families each year from different cultural backgrounds, age groups, family lifestyles, and economic situations. Through nine program areas, Chimo provides diverse services from community building to prevention, from individual crisis support to advocacy, and from peer support to education. Chimo engages in collaborative community planning and develops innovative resources to address emerging needs.
Chimo's people - 9 Board members, 30 staff, and 200 volunteers - reflect a range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences, and speak more than a dozen languages.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
120-7000 Minoru BlvdRichmond, BC V6Y 3Z5Canada
(49.16093 ,-123.14017 )
DATE POSTED
November 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Adult Education
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- 2-hour session, twice each week
- Ideal candidates will have strong English communication skills, an understanding of newcomer needs, and experience in facilitating small groups. Teaching experience is helpful but not mandatory!