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8 people are interested
Volunteer to Teach English as a New Language to Refugees with Commonpoint
ORGANIZATION: Commonpoint
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8 people are interested
English as a New Language (ENL) Tutors teach English completely remotely to newly arrived refugees and humanitarian migrants in New York. Volunteers are paired with students individually or in small groups (up to six people), grouped by their English proficiency level, which can range from none to basic or beginner. Through weekly two-hour sessions, ENL Tutors help refugees build essential communication skills for interacting with neighbors, employers, and service providers. This program is vital for Commonpoint clients' long-term success. ENL Tutors can create their own engaging lesson plans or use provided materials to promote learning and cultural exchange.
Format: Volunteers meet virtually with students one-on-one or in groups of up to 6 students.
Time Commitment: Two hours per week for three months, with the possibility of extending the commitment up to six months if both the volunteer and the students wish to continue.
Role Requirements: ENL Tutors must have experience teaching English to non-native speakers and/or be certified to do so.
Want to learn more and get involved? Email resettlement_volunteers@commonpoint.org.
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About Commonpoint
Location:
58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York, NY 11362, US
Mission Statement
Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.
Description
Commonpoint Queens provides initial resettlement, case management, social adjustment, ENL classes and tutoring, employment counseling, job placement, career and other vocational training services to refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, and Special Immigrant Visa holders (SIVs: click here more information) in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island. As an affiliate of the sole Jewish refugee resettlement agency, Commonpoint Queens is proud to implement HIAS’ mission of welcoming the stranger and protecting the refugee regardless of race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two hours per week for three months, with the possibility of extending the commitment up to six months if both the volunteer and the students wish to continue.
- The volunteer needs to be either certified to teach English as a new language (e.g., TESOL, ESOL) or have extensive experience in teaching English.