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We are looking for bilingual Mandarin/English volunteers to serve Mandarin-speaking communities in Oregon, and potentially throughout the US. Volunteers will be tasked to do translation and interpretation, run Torus social media specifically for Mandarin speakers, provide access to resources for Mandarin-speaking communities, be a Torus liaison, recruitment of English learners, and more. Due to COVID19, everything will be done online. Volunteers do not have to participate in all Torus Ambassador roles. Torus Ambassador Language Meetup Facilitate language meetups virtually on Zoom for around 1 hour every week The individuals in these meetups are not English learners but people who want to learn other languages such as Russian, Japanese, Spanish, etc. Approximately 1.5-2 hours per week for preparation and the session Liaison with community members in the Torus English class program Facilitate a Whatsapp group chat consisting of people from different language backgrounds that are currently English learners in our program Communicate information with English learners in their native language and relay information to Torus Develop relationships with the community of the learner to become a bridge between the organization and the learner’s community Approximately 1 hour per week. Translation and interpretation Working with community members and local organizations to give translation and interpretation services Approximately 1 hour per week Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering: tinyurl.com/3tycdrmu
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2021
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We are looking for bilingual Cantonese/English volunteers to serve Cantonese-speaking communities in Oregon, and potentially throughout the US. Volunteers will be tasked to do translation and interpretation, run Torus social media specifically for Cantonese speakers, provide access to resources for Cantonese-speaking communities, be a Torus liaison, recruitment of English learners, and more. Due to COVID19, everything will be done online. Volunteers do not have to participate in all Torus Ambassador roles. Torus Ambassador Language Meetup Facilitate language meetups virtually on Zoom for around 1 hour every week The individuals in these meetups are not English learners but people who want to learn other languages such as Russian, Japanese, Spanish, etc. Approximately 1.5-2 hours per week for preparation and the session Liaison with community members in the Torus English class program Facilitate a Whatsapp group chat consisting of people from different language backgrounds that are currently English learners in our program Communicate information with English learners in their native language and relay information to Torus Develop relationships with the community of the learner to become a bridge between the organization and the learner’s community Approximately 1 hour per week. Translation and interpretation Working with community members and local organizations to give translation and interpretation services Approximately 1 hour per week Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering: tinyurl.com/3tycdrmu
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2021
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Torus has moved our ESL classes from in-person to online. We are currently utilizing Zoom to conduct our classes to continue supporting Portland's immigrant and refugee communities. Through our classes, we strive to teach our learners practical English which is essential for assimilation into America. Volunteers are not required to have prior teaching experience. We are looking for volunteers who want to interact with this community of immigrants and refugees and engage in cross-cultural sharing. All the classes take place in the Pacific Time Zone. General Duties Responsive communication Timeliness Enthusiasm, Engagement, and Motivation Qualifications/Requirements A cell phone with WhatsApp and Zoom is required, a computer is helpful too. Flexibility, empathy, enthusiasm, and an attitude of openness & experimentation A willingness to examine one’s own privileges and cultural upbringing A willingness to be awkward, try new things, take direction, and give direction A willingness to look at your weak spots and to be wrong The desire to be a better person and a better teacher The ability to tell the difference between observation, feeling, interpretation, and evaluation Be the cheerleader you want to see in the world Curiosity and patience Daily access to email and the internet A burning desire to connect people to resources and other people Intermediate fluency in English Helpful, But Not Required Good grammar Phone with text capability Immigrant/refugee experience, personal or family Intermediate fluency in a language other than English Prior skills training (like music teaching or sports coaching) Outside the US experience Facilitator Responsibilities Plan a lesson the day before class, drawing the ideas and resources from weekly topics posted on ESLC and Torus WhatsApp group Promptly communicate with all staff members, Assistants, Shadowers, and Facilitators via WhatsApp, text, email, or phone Spend 30-60 min of prep and 1 hour of teaching per week. Enthusiastically motivate and gently push learners just out of their comfort zone Provide clear direction to Assistants, and other guests or participants Practice Total Participant Engagement by keeping everybody involved Respond calmly, humorously, and decisively to the challenges that present themselves Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering: tinyurl.com/3tycdrmu
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2021
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We are looking for bilingual Vietnamese/English volunteers to serve Vietnamese-speaking communities in Oregon, and potentially throughout the US. Volunteers will be tasked to do translation and interpretation, run Torus social media specifically for Vietnamese speakers, provide access to resources for Vietnamese speaking communities, be a Torus liaison, recruitment of English learners, and more. Due to COVID19, everything will be done online. Volunteers do not have to participate in all Torus Ambassador roles. Torus Ambassador Language Meetup Facilitate language meetups virtually on Zoom for around 1 hour every week The individuals in these meetups are not English learners but people who want to learn other languages such as Russian, Japanese, Spanish, etc. Approximately 1.5-2 hours per week for preparation and the session Liaison with community members in the Torus English class program Facilitate a Whatsapp group chat consisting of people from different language backgrounds that are currently English learners in our program Communicate information with English learners in their native language and relay information to Torus Develop relationships with the community of the learner to become a bridge between the organization and the learner’s community Approximately 1 hour per week. Translation and interpretation Working with community members and local organizations to give translation and interpretation services Approximately 1 hour per week Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering: tinyurl.com/3tycdrmu
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2021
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Virtual Opportunity
We are looking for bilingual Dari/English volunteers to serve Dari-speaking communities in Oregon, and potentially throughout the US. Volunteers will be tasked to do translation and interpretation, run Torus social media specifically for Dari speakers, provide access to resources for Dari speaking communities, be a Torus liaison, recruitment of English learners, and more. Due to COVID19, everything will be done online. Volunteers do not have to participate in all Torus Ambassador roles. Torus Ambassador Language Meetup Facilitate language meetups virtually on Zoom for around 1 hour every week The individuals in these meetups are not English learners but people who want to learn other languages such as Russian, Japanese, Spanish, etc. Approximately 1.5-2 hours per week for preparation and the session Liaison with community members in the Torus English class program Facilitate a Whatsapp group chat consisting of people from different language backgrounds that are currently English learners in our program Communicate information with English learners in their native language and relay information to Torus Develop relationships with the community of the learner to become a bridge between the organization and the learner’s community Approximately 1 hour per week. Translation and interpretation Working with community members and local organizations to give translation and interpretation services Approximately 1 hour per week Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering: tinyurl.com/3tycdrmu
Date Posted: Jul 18, 2021
