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54 people are interested
English for Speakers of Other Languages: Tutor on the East Side (Bellevue / Redmond)
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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54 people are interested
Tutor immigrants and refugees in conversational and survival English. Classes and conversation groups are held at the JFS office in the Bellevue/Redmond area.
During this time, you'll:
- Plan lessons (we have materials to help with this);
- Model correct English usage and practice conversational English. Topics could include family life, bus routes, finances, etc;
- Provide supplemental support for their ESL classwork.
We ask that volunteers make a 9-12 month commitment.
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About Jewish Family Service
Location:
1601 16th AVe, Seattle, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers offer refugees and immigrants culturally sensitive employment programs, English as a Second Language instruction and related social services. Participants are supported and encouraged as they integrate successfully into their new environments. The JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers are staffed with professional case managers/job developers fluent in Cantonese, Hmong, Mandarin, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Somali, Arabic, Farsi and Lithuanian. The culturally diverse staff is recruited directly from the ethnic communities we serve. Our staff provides individualized and effective guidance to hundreds of clients each year. The Centers are located in Kent and Bellevue and serve families mainly in South King County and the Eastside.
Description
Jewish Family Service of Seattle began in 1892 with the sole purpose of resettling Eastern European and Sephardic Jewish refugees. Today, JFS supports the adjustment and employment of refugees and immigrants from all religions and cultures worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With our many social service programs like family mentoring, financial assistance, ESL, citizenship classes, and job placement - we help new Americans become fully integrated members of our community. We encourage volunteers from all backgrounds!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15446 Bel-Red RoadSuite B-15Redmond, WA 98052
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2018
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18