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Our volunteers are currently working with participants remotely via Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, etc. We serve refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants from around the world: Ukraine, Afghanistan, Burma, Mexico, Sudan, Syria, Ecuador and Venezuela. The Vocational English Language Training (VELT) team is specifically looking for volunteers who are available tutor one-on-one digitally or in person once or twice a week. Our tutors work with adult participants on basic English literacy, conversational English, job interview practice, Citizenship preparation, and more. Program requirements: Commit to 1-3 hours a week for at least 3 months. Attend a virtual Heartland new volunteer orientation on Zoom. Complete a free, 12-hour pre-service Tutor Essentials tutor training through Literacy Works. This training will provide you with the tools to be a successful English tutor for our program participants. Become a mandated reporter through the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Volunteer Application: RICS Uptown Volunteer Application Form (office.com) Must be an Illinois resident due to funder requirements A background check is required. This project was made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds designated for literacy
Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 9
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Chicago, IL 60640
Adult English Tutoring Our volunteers are currently working with participants remotely via Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, etc. We serve refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants from around the world: Afghanistan, Burma, Central African Republic, Congo, Eritrea, Iraq, Malaysia, Mexico, Sudan, Syria, and Venezuela. The Vocational English Language Training (VELT) team is specifically looking for volunteers who are available tutor one-on-one digitally once or twice a week. Our tutors work with adult participants on basic English literacy, conversational English, job interview practice, Citizenship preparation, and more. Program requirements: Commit 1-3 hours a week for at least 3 months. Attend a virtual Heartland new volunteer orientation on Zoom. Complete a free, 12-hour pre-service Tutor Essentials tutor training through Literacy Works. This wonderful training provides tools for tutors to use right away! It covers principles of adult language learning, materials and resources, and curricula for you to put to use in tutoring. You can learn more about the Tutor Essentials training and register for it here. Become a mandated reporter through the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS).
Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024
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Chicago, IL 60626
Support an adult refugee (25+) as they build a life in Chicago while building a friendship along the way! Some of the ways you can support a new arrival include: Neighborhood orientations Help a refugee get to know the city Public transit orientations Career coaching Resume development Career planning Professional development Social support Conversation practice
Date Posted: Nov 12, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60645
Refugee resettlement agency is seeking mentors for refugee youth aged 16-24. Assist and encourage a newly arrived refugee in their transition to their new life in the United States! Mentors will meet with their mentees for four hours per month, or about an hour a week, for six months to work towards goals they've set for themselves. This can include supporting them as they enroll in English classes, get GED, apply to college, or something as simple being a friendly face they can talk to. You’ll receive training, support, and opportunities to learn more about the refugee experience. Orientations every 6-8 weeks- get started today!
Date Posted: Oct 9, 2024
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Heartland Human Care Serivces's Program is looking for a mentor from Illinois to help refugees with her interview skills and navigating the American hiring system! Our participants are adult immigrants and refugees who have been relocated to Illinois, most in the Chicago area. Most participants are seeking ESL tutoring online (Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, Viber) A small number of participants want in-person tutoring at one of our sites or a library. Participants' English language needs range from very beginning (ABC's, reading, writing) to more advanced learners (conversation, vocabulary building, grammar), with the focus on interview skills. We try to match students to the tutors' skills and preferences whenever possible. Heartland provides volunteer tutors with 12 hours of free tutor training and 3 hours of orientation to our program. * (Which you can be exempt from if you already have qualified training)
Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024