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Become the Heart of Our Literacy Center - Front Desk Volunteer Opportunity!
ORGANIZATION: I H M CENTER FOR LITERACY AND GED PROGRAM
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Help IHM Center for Literacy create a welcoming environment for our adult learners as they arrive for English language classes.
Your friendly smile and support will help students feel valued. Proficiency in another language (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese) is a plus, but a positive attitude and strong communication skills are key!
Help us create opportunities and empower lives for adult immigrants in our community!
Make an impact - apply now and be the face of our mission!
3 Shifts
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM EST - FULL
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 - 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM EST - FULL
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 - 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM EST - FULL
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About I H M CENTER FOR LITERACY AND GED PROGRAM
Location:
4251 L STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124, US
Mission Statement
The IHM Center for Literacy, an educational outreach of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is committed to facilitation the inclusion of immigrants into American society through the teaching of English language, technology, citizenship, and life skills for the community and workplace. The Center serves multi-ethnic, non-English-speaking adults in the Philadelphia region.
Description
Since 1989, the IHM Center for Literacy has helped facilitate the inclusion of thousands of adult immigrants into American society through English language learning, digital literacy and citizenship. The Center currently serves over 300 adult immigrants from 19 countries. The Center is staffed by more than 20 volunteers, carrying out the Mission under the direction of an Executive Director and a Governing Board. Classes are held mornings and evenings, Monday through Thursday, September through May.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(40.014946 ,-75.09032 )
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Adult Education
- Hatian / Creole
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 3 hours a day; 1 to 4 days a week
- Proficiency in another language (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese) is preferred, but not required Experience working with adult immigrants and English language learners preferred, but not required