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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting instructors in the ONLINE classroom. We are mainly looking for volunteers who can work with students on basic math up to algebra, with direction provided by the classroom teacher. We sometimes need volunteers to help students with reading/writing skills, and high school science/social studies topics as well. Our students are working to take the GED tests to obtain their High School Equivalency diplomas. Classes are morning, afternoon, and evening - choose a time that works for you! A desire to help adult students achieve their educational goals and an interest in the subject matter is always a plus! Those i nterested can contact Ashley Reilly, Education Volunteer Coordinator by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at ashley.reilly@goodwillswpa.org
Date Posted: 2024-07-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting instructors in the Lawrenceville classroom, Goodwill Robert S. Foltz Building, 118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. You would first talk with the teacher, observe 1-2 classes, and then work with me, the Volunteer Coordinator to co-teach a small group and get comfortable. You'd receive lesson plans and the worksheets that you would share on screen. Must have familiarity with Zoom and be willing to learn Zoom annotation, screen sharing, breakout rooms, etc. (It's not that hard! I can help you!) Volunteers ideally have a bachelor's degree or higher, and a desire to help adult students achieve their educational goals! An interest in the subject matter is always a plus! Those i nterested can contact Ashley Reilly, Education Volunteer Coordinator by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at ashley.reilly@goodwillswpa.org
Date Posted: 2024-07-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by helping an adult immigrant/refugee student learn basic literacy skills in English. In our program, we have a few students requesting services who have a good conversational ability in English, but are unable to read in English (and possibly have very low literacy in their first language). This is clearly a big challenge, and we know that not everyone will be up for this task or feel equipped to help. Having a background in English as a Second or Other Language teaching could help but isn't required. Having a background as a K-12 reading instructor could certainly help, though not required. If you're interested, but do not have teaching experience, please still feel free to reach out. We would appreciate a six-month commitment of meeting the student 2x per week for 1.5 hours each meeting. You'll go through a training that's partially online and there are in-person options for the training as well. After training, materials will be provided, and a trained teacher will work with you in the first weeks to go through materials and have some trial sessions with the student. You'll receive support throughout your time as a reading tutor. Familiarity with Zoom, including knowing how to share a document on screen and draw/use laser pointer is very helpful. We are willing to teach someone who needs to brush up on these Zoom skills, however :) Volunteers must have a desire to help adult students achieve their educational goals!
Date Posted: 2024-05-03
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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212
At Northside Common Ministries (NCM), we are committed to building those bridges that connect our neighbors in need to an improved quality of life, while tearing down the walls that keep the hungry and homeless from success. An affiliate unit of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, NCM operates the Pleasant Valley Emergency Shelter for men and male-identifying individuals aged 18 and older, the Northside Food Pantry, and a Permanent Housing Program for those with disabilities. We can’t do all that we do without YOU! NCM’s work is supported and facilitated by hundreds of passionate volunteers throughout the year. We need caring and committed people from the community and neighboring organizations to aid clients shopping in the food pantry and to help to keep things running efficiently at the men’s shelter. Northside Food Pantry Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Volunteers Needed: Greeters, Inventory Organizers & Stockers, Shopping Assistants, Floaters, and Cart Assistants. Spanish, Arabic, and French speakers always needed. Requirements may include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs. Days/Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm. We kindly ask that you arrive on time and stay for the full three-hour shift. Large groups up to 20 people are welcome! Pleasant Valley Men's Shelter Location: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Volunteers Needed: Greeters & Inventory Organizers. Days/Hours: Mondays & Thursdays. We'll work with your schedule (daylight hours only). Perfect for small groups and team building!
Date Posted: 2024-07-22
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting instructors in the ONLINE classroom. If you have experience teaching basic reading and or basic math skills, please reach out and we can talk more! If you don't have experience with this but are comfortable teaching someone these basic skills and believe you have the patience to work with an adult learner who struggles with these skills, please reach out. To help one of these students, you'd first meet with me briefly on Zoom to go over things, fill out a volunteer application, complete a free and quick PA criminal background check, and then we'd help you to learn about what students need to know for this exam. Once you're prepped, you could meet with the student on Zoom. Support is always available from me, the Volunteer Coordinator, and from our adult education instructors. Six-month commitment minimum please. Our volunteers do take time off here and there for trips they take, vacation, holidays, etc, but overall, 3-4 hours per week on average is required. Thank you for considering this opportunity! Those i nterested can contact Ashley Reilly, Education Volunteer Coordinator by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at ashley.reilly@goodwillswpa.org
Date Posted: 2024-07-08
