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Seeking English as a Second Language Classroom Aides (for adults) with Goodwill on Zoom!

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ORGANIZATION: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Goodwill of Southwestern PA is looking for individuals who enjoy helping others to make an impact in the adult learning community by assisting our adult ESL (English as a Second Language) instructors in their online classes. After going through our volunteer intake and onboarding procress, you would 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 with your students. Must have familiarity with and be willing to learn Zoom annotation, screen sharing, breakout rooms, etc. (It's not that hard! I can help you!) Volunteers ideally have their high school diploma or high school equivalency and a desire to help adult students achieve their educational goals! All Volunteers must live in either PA or one of the bordering states (NJ, NY, OH, MD, WV). Those interested can reply to this listing or if you have any questions, please contact Ashley Reilly, Education Volunteer Coordinator by text at 412-498-0412 or by email at ashley.reilly@goodwillswpa.org

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About Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Location:

118 52nd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, US

Mission Statement

We strengthen communities, advance reuse and sustainability, and empower people to achieve their potential.

Description

Where there's a Goodwill, there's a way.

Goodwill is all about finding a way to make a difference in your community, no matter how big or small. It’s a way to empower yourself and others and to work together to create positive change.

When you see one of our stores in your neighborhood, you can be sure that good things are happening. Goodwill is more than just a store - we’re a community of passionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of people in our communities.

At Goodwill Southwestern Pennsylvania, we believe that empowered individuals create thriving communities. As a leading social and human service organization in the region, we help thousands of individuals find jobs and provide education and workforce development services to those with barriers to employment.

Join us in strengthening your community and building a better world, one person at a time.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

October 15, 2024

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Adult Education
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • If you're assisting within a Goodwill instructor's class, it would be either T/Th or M/W for two hours each. Total of 4 hours per week. Each class session is 8 weeks, and volunteers are welcome to help for 8 weeks, take a break, return if they like!
  • Willingness to learn Zoom skills of sharing documents on screen and digital annotation of those documents is needed. You don't have to be an expert! We will teach you! Must Live in PA or An Adjacent State. Must have High School diploma or HSE.

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