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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48219
Siena Literacy Center provides support to adults in Detroit through volunteer tutors. In addition to tutoring, we welcome volunteer support in any area of service, including: office help, database entry, multimedia projects, social media support, advertising, and many others! If you indicate your interest in volunteering at Siena, we will reach out to set up an initial meeting where we will learn about you and your interests, and will inform you more about adult education at Siena. If you are interested in tutoring, please view our tutor-specific advertisement. About Siena Literacy Center Siena Literacy Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of families in northwest Metropolitan Detroit by providing a basic education program for adult learners. Since opening in 1995, over 600 tutors have helped more than 2,000 learners at Siena. Fundamental literacy skills are necessary for activities that are often taken for granted. Through literacy and numeracy education, Siena enables learners to: Balance a checkbook or track personal finances Help their children and grandchildren with homework Complete and understand lease agreements and other forms Seek and understand reliable health-related materials Prepare for entering advanced education and workforce training Develop the computer skills necessary for nearly every aspect of 21st century life! We are proud to be part of Dominican Rea Literacy Corporation, and are an accredited affiliate of Proliteracy America. Siena is located on the Christ the King campus, near the intersection of Six Mile and Grand River. Please visit our website ( https://www.sienaliteracy.org/) for more information.
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48219
Drop-in tutoring Drop-in tutoring is an opportunity for you to get to know our community or if you just want to dip your toes into the world of adult education! With drop-in tutoring, you are free to change your hours and availabilities based on your schedules. Opportunities are available anytime during our business hours of Monday-Thursday, 10 am- 8 pm. There's no time commitment required; the only requirement before getting started is to register and attend a 'New Tutor Orientation' If interested, a tutor is able to indicate a block of time for a given week that they are willing to come and tutor a specific subject. The main subjects in need are reading, writing, math, ESL, and computer skills. This provides greater flexibility to tutors who are not able to make long-term commitments. It also provides another means of support to our learners.
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48219
Are you a people person? We're looking for an evening front desk receptionist. If you enjoy working with people, this might be your position! Evening Receptionist Responsibilities Answer the phone, take messages, or direct the caller to the appropriate staff. Answer the door; Greet volunteers, learners, and guests. Schedule appointments Assist the office staff with filing, copying, and other miscellaneous administrative task Evening Receptionist Schedule: Monday & Tuesday: 1pm-8pm Wednesday & Thursday: 3:30 pm -8 pm **You do not have to stay until closing time. We understand your time is valuable. We appreciate whatever time blocks you can volunteer with us. **Please call our program manager Eva at 313-532-8404, extension 17, or program associate Katie, 313-532-8404, extension 11 for more information.
Date Posted: May 24, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48219
Siena Literacy Center provides support to adults in Detroit through volunteer tutors. We offer the opportunity to tutor learners in math, reading, writing, and English as a second language. Tutoring is possible in-person and virtually. Tutor training is provided. Adult learners at Siena start with computer-based instruction and are then matched with a tutor based on the subject of instruction and the availability of both participants. Historically, one-on-one tutoring has taken place in-person, Monday through Thursday, between 10 am and 8 pm. However, the recent expansion to include remote tutoring allows learners and tutors the flexibility to work any time, any day of the week. As tutors, we ask that you commit to two hours per week with your learner. We also ask that you commit to working with the learner for at least six months, ideally it would be at least a year. Learners and tutors establish strong relationships and the continuity of these relationships is extremely beneficial to both participants. If you indicate your interest in tutoring at Siena, we will reach out to set up an initial meeting where we will learn about you and your interests, and will inform you about adult education at Siena. At this time you will be able to indicate which subjects you are interested in tutoring, as well as which days and times work best for you. We will use this information to match you with a learner. Multiple times throughout the year we will provide tutor training, soon to be available online as well as in person. Here’s how you can make a difference at Siena! In-person tutoring Before the pandemic, tutoring at Siena consisted of face-to-face tutoring. We have opened back up for in-person tutoring for those who are comfortable, with social distancing. Everyone’s health is our first priority so we follow or exceed all of the current safety guidelines. Remote tutoring Since the pandemic, we have encouraged remote tutoring for those who are interested. Staff support learners and tutors in their use of technology such as Zoom and WhatsApp, as well as basic computer skills. In some cases, Siena is able to loan laptops and tablets. In addition, there is always the option to use the computer lab to participate in remote tutoring. Drop-in tutoring A recent addition to the tutoring repertoire at Siena is drop-in tutoring. Unlike one-on-one tutoring that expects a commitment of six months or more, participation in drop-in tutoring does not require a commitment. If interested, a tutor is able to indicate a block of time for a given week that they are willing to come and tutor a specific subject. For example, if a tutor has an open Thursday afternoon the upcoming week they may offer to be available to answer math questions from 2 - 4 pm. This provides greater flexibility to tutors who are not able to make long-term or consistent (i.e., the same day and time each week) commitments. It also provides another means of support to our learners. About Siena Literacy Center Siena Literacy Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of families in northwest Metropolitan Detroit by providing a basic education program for adult learners. Since opening in 1995, over 600 tutors have helped more than 2,000 learners at Siena. Fundamental literacy skills are necessary for activities that are often taken for granted. Through literacy and numeracy education, Siena enables learners to: Balance a checkbook or track personal finances Help their children and grandchildren with homework Complete and understand lease agreements and other forms Seek and understand reliable health-related materials Prepare for entering advanced education and workforce training Develop the computer skills necessary for nearly every aspect of 21 st century life! We are proud to be part of Dominican Rea Literacy Corporation, and are an accredited affiliate of Proliteracy America. Siena is located on the Christ the King campus, near the intersection of Six Mile and Grand River. Please visit our website ( https://www.sienaliteracy.org/) for more information.
Date Posted: May 9, 2022
