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Flexible Schedule
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Marietta, GA 30060
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals from diverse backgrounds? Atlanta Growing Leadership Of Women (GLOW) seeks dedicated volunteers to join our team as Mentors for female, immigrant students aged 14-17. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to make a real impact on the growth and success of these students, all while helping to foster greater cross-cultural understanding. Responsibilities: Build meaningful relationships with immigrant students, providing guidance and support. Assist students in navigating challenges related to cultural adjustment, academics, and personal development. Work with parents, guardians, and community partners to establish a supportive network for the mentee. Commit to meeting with your mentee a minimum of two times per month for six months. Qualifications: A caring and mature adult, age 21 or older. Genuine interest in supporting the educational and personal development of immigrant youth. Comfortable working with students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Availability to commit to mentoring meetings at least two times per month for six months. Why Volunteer with Atlanta Glow?: Make a positive impact on the lives of immigrant youth in your community. Gain valuable mentoring and cross-cultural communication experience. Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating positive change. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about empowering young minds and creating an inclusive community!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Atlanta GLOW is seeking 60-minute virtual workshop presenters for our youth-focused mentoring, life skills, leadership development and workforce readiness programming. We require that presenters have, at minimum, at least 3 years of experience in a topic to be considered. Our most desired topics we are seeking include, but are not limited to: ~ STEM Career Exploration (Insight into specific STEM careers) ~ Job Search and Interviewing Skills ~ Career Advancement ~ Developing Leadership Skills ~ Community Organizing 101 ~ Advocacy 101 ~ Voting Rights & Civic Engagement ~ Public Policy 101 ~ Entrepreneurship 101 ~ Women's Rights & Equal Pay ~ Age-Appropriate Women's Health Topics ~ Nutrition ~ Mental Health & Self-Care ~ Healthy Relationships ~ Faith & Bible Studies INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE INVITED TO REVIEW OUR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND SUBMIT A WORKSHOP FOR CONSIDERATION HERE: www.atlantaglow.org/proposals. This process is designed to solicit experienced presenters and equip them to submit a high-quality proposal. We will consider and approve proposals on a rolling basis until all available workshop slots have been satisfactorily filled. All workshops require a related small group mentoring activity of at least 15 minutes connected to the topic proposed.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Atlanta GLOW tutors will be responsible for leading up to 5 hours of weekly one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the unique needs and goals of participating youth to assist and encourage youth in meeting high school or GED testing and/or graduation requirements, reach their academic goals and reduce the risk of truancy and/or dropout. Subject preferences include Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Economics), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography), History, English Language Arts (Writing), SAT/ACT Prep, and Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, German). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Review student classroom or curricula topics and assignments. * Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. * Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area(s) and work with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom. * Contribute to student learning, growth and advancement. * Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice. * Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills. * Accommodate the needs of students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * Collaborate effectively with parents and educators to increase student performance. * Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences. * Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences. * Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring. * Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES * U.S. based volunteers can only be accepted at this time * Proven work experience as a Tutor or similar role. * Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable and cooperative with a sense of humor. * Familiarity with and knowledge of different learning styles. * Familiarity with high school and GED graduation requirements. * Ability to take supervision and correction constructively. * Experience working with students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * High school diploma or equivalent preferred *Must be able to complete a background check
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Atlanta GLOW tutors will be responsible for leading up to 5 hours of weekly one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the unique needs and goals of participating youth to assist and encourage youth in meeting high school or GED testing and/or graduation requirements, reach their academic goals and reduce the risk of truancy and/or dropout. Subject preferences include Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Economics), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography), History, English Language Arts (Writing), SAT/ACT Prep, and Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, German). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Review student classroom or curricula topics and assignments. * Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. * Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area(s) and work with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom. * Contribute to student learning, growth and advancement. * Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice. * Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills. * Accommodate the needs of students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * Collaborate effectively with parents and educators to increase student performance. * Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences. * Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences. * Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring. * Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES * U.S. based volunteers can only be accepted at this time * Proven work experience as a Tutor or similar role. * Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable and cooperative with a sense of humor. * Familiarity with and knowledge of different learning styles. * Familiarity with high school and GED graduation requirements. * Ability to take supervision and correction constructively. * Experience working with students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * High school diploma or equivalent preferred *Must be able to complete a background check
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Atlanta GLOW tutors will be responsible for leading up to 5 hours of weekly one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the unique needs and goals of participating youth to assist and encourage youth in meeting high school or GED testing and/or graduation requirements, reach their academic goals and reduce the risk of truancy and/or dropout. Subject preferences: English Language Arts (Writing) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Review student classroom or curricula topics and assignments. * Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. * Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area(s) and work with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom. * Contribute to student learning, growth and advancement. * Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice. * Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills. * Accommodate the needs of students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * Collaborate effectively with parents and educators to increase student performance. * Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences. * Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences. * Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring. * Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES * Proven work experience as a Tutor or similar role. * Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable and cooperative with a sense of humor. * Familiarity with and knowledge of different learning styles. * Familiarity with high school and GED graduation requirements. * Ability to take supervision and correction constructively. * Experience working with students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
