Virtual Opportunity - ESOL Class Assistant

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Class Schedule:
Monday - Thursday from 10am - 12pm.

We respectfully ask volunteers to volunteer at least one shift a week (one class) and a 3-month commitment.

JVS is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Our mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers; and to partner with employers to hire, develop and retain productive workforces.

JVS provides a broad range of services including adult education, skills training, job readiness training, job placement and support, and access to post-secondary education. JVS assists employers in their search for well-qualified job applicants and their initiatives to upgrade the skills of their incumbent workforce.

Program/Department Overview:
JVS’ Refugee Services has provided direct employment services to local refugee populations for over 40 years. These services are offered to refugees, political asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, certified victims of human trafficking, and other work-authorized immigrants. Services include job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, cultural orientation, pre-employment vocational English language classes, job placement and follow-up, and post-employment support. Over 80% of our participants are hired per year and our 90% job retention rate is higher than similar job placement agencies in Boston. To achieve these outcomes, JVS partners with over 1,400 employers in hospitality, retail, agriculture, education, health care, sales, manufacturing, and business; and supports participants in finding and maintaining gainful employment that can lead to successful careers.

Volunteer responsibilities:
Primary responsibility is to provide small group and/or 1 on 1 tutoring for students (virtually), including interview practice, conversation practice, and grammar review. Students’ levels of English range from beginner to low intermediate. Topics in class include improving English and communication skills to obtain employment, job search and job retention techniques, orientation to American workplace, financial literacy, and life skills.

Volunteer qualifications:
Patience and understanding of adult learners. Willingness to work in group setting with non-native English speakers. Interest in helping students improve their communication skills. Comfortable with the basics of Zoom.