GLOCALLY CONNECTED INC
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Location
2287 KNOB HILL DR RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
United States
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Flexible Schedule
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Riverside, CA 92507
Join Our Team as an ESL Instructor Volunteer at HMI! Are you passionate about supporting refugees and migrants in their journey towards language proficiency and integration? If you have experience in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), we have an exciting volunteer opportunity for you! At the Human Migration Institute (HMI), we are dedicated to empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds, and we are currently seeking a skilled ESL Instructor Volunteer to join our team. Responsibilities: - Teach English language classes using our existing curriculum and materials to adult learners from refugee and migrant backgrounds. - Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that focus on language acquisition, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. - Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters cultural exchange and encourages active participation. - Assess and monitor the progress of learners, providing individualized support and feedback. - Collaborate with fellow volunteers and staff to coordinate class schedules and ensure a smooth learning experience. Requirements: - Fluent in English with excellent communication and teaching skills. - Previous experience teaching ESL, preferably to adult learners. - Sensitivity and cultural awareness when working with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. - Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others learn and grow. - Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and adapt to different learning needs. - Availability to commit to a regular schedule for volunteering sessions (exact hours to be discussed). Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and migrants by helping them enhance their English language skills and build confidence in their new community. We appreciate your dedication to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Note: This is a volunteer position. More on our Community ESL Program At our Community ESL program, we are committed to helping refugees and asylum-seekers achieve their goals and build a better future for themselves and their families. Our culturally and linguistically-adapted classes are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of our students, ensuring that they receive the best possible linguistic support. We understand that transportation and childcare can be major barriers to attending classes, so we offer these services to our students at no cost. Our goal is to make sure that all of our students have access to the resources they need to succeed. At HMI, we believe that learning materials are a critical component of any education program. That's why we offer learning materials to our students, provided by the RCRECSH Grant. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to help our students make measurable gains in their language skills and knowledge, setting them on the path towards greater independence and success. We understand that our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds and have varying levels of education and language abilities. That's why our expert teachers use culturally-sensitive teaching methods and materials to ensure that our classes are accessible and effective for everyone. Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet national assessment and testing minimum standards, ensuring that our students make measurable gains in skills and knowledge. Our goal is to empower our students towards self-sufficiency, facilitate their path to citizenship, and offer access to relevant civic services. By providing expert teachers and a comprehensive curriculum, we believe that we can help our students achieve greater independence and success in their new homes.
Date Posted: 2024-05-03
Organization Information
Mission Statement
HMI is a nonprofit organization that promotes community building in order to support refugee populations. We aim to be resourceful and effective in transforming refugees’ lives, changing public attitudes for the better, and connecting diverse populations within the same community.
Description
Connect target groups to the resources they need to improve their lives in the new community
Establish the mentoring relationships between community members and the target groups
Lead local and national campaigns to increase public awareness around refugees, resettlement, and legislation
Develop partnerships with education institutions and organize volunteer opportunities
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