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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Teach English/ESL and help a refugee learn a new language!
ORGANIZATION: Bridge Refugee Services, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Bridge Refugee Services is searching for committed volunteers who love working with people and are interested in helping another person start or continue learning English.
As a refugee resettlement agency, Bridge helps refugees start a new life in the United States. English/ESL volunteers are a wonderful one-on-one resource for people as they begin this journey.
Being able to speak English is crucial for refugees as they start their first job and learn about their new community.
Even if you have never taught English, this is a great opportunity to work with an individual or family as they improve their English skills. Bridge can offer an opportunity for instruction in cross-cultural ESL and free ESL materials for teachers.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Complete our Bridge Volunteer Paperwork
- Attend a Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom)
- Background check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)
Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, via email at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.
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About Bridge Refugee Services, Inc.
Location:
4420 Whittle Springs Rd., Suite A, Knoxville, TN 37917, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission To provide opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution so that they may become productive, contributing members of the community. Our Vision That refugees resettled in East Tennessee will find a secure path toward self-sufficiency and fulfill their American dreams within a supportive community.
Description
Bridge Refugee Services, Inc. are a nonprofit agency operating in Knoxville and Chattanooga and committed to providing protection and assistance in refugees’ inspiring journey.
We recognize their plight, their resilience, and their willingness to join our community and make it their own. Become a part of America’s proud tradition of welcoming refugees and come join us as we work together, building lives in a new land.
We do not do this alone. Refugee resettlement can only happen in community, and it is with a cadre of volunteers, partners, donors, advocates-and the resilient bravery of clients themselves-that refugees are welcomed and supported in their quest for safety, security and home.
Bridge offers many services including employment services, cultural orientation, and assistance accessing social services and health screenings.
CAUSE AREAS
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees,
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
4420 Whittle Springs Rd.Suite AKnoxville, TN 37917
(36.01547 ,-83.91927 )
DATE POSTED
November 26, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours
- We need willing participants that will go to our families homes to teach English. Access to ESL/ELL training and free materials can be arranged.