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Flexible Schedule
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Marietta, GA 30060
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals from diverse backgrounds? Atlanta Growing Leadership Of Women (GLOW) seeks dedicated volunteers to join our team as Mentors for female, immigrant students aged 14-17. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to make a real impact on the growth and success of these students, all while helping to foster greater cross-cultural understanding. Responsibilities: Build meaningful relationships with immigrant students, providing guidance and support. Assist students in navigating challenges related to cultural adjustment, academics, and personal development. Work with parents, guardians, and community partners to establish a supportive network for the mentee. Commit to meeting with your mentee a minimum of two times per month for six months. Qualifications: A caring and mature adult, age 21 or older. Genuine interest in supporting the educational and personal development of immigrant youth. Comfortable working with students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Availability to commit to mentoring meetings at least two times per month for six months. Why Volunteer with Atlanta Glow?: Make a positive impact on the lives of immigrant youth in your community. Gain valuable mentoring and cross-cultural communication experience. Join a supportive community of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating positive change. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about empowering young minds and creating an inclusive community!
Date Posted: 2024-12-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Volunteer with Atlanta GLOW at DeKalb County High Schools Join Atlanta GLOW in making a difference in the lives of DeKalb County high school students! We're seeking dedicated volunteers to support our 2024-2025 school year programs. Opportunities include: Career Speakers: Share with DCSD high school students industry-specific insight into the professional's career journey including their educational pathway, major roles held, networking tips, key successes and challenges overcame. Engage in Q&A with students. A Canva presentation template with prompts will be provided. Upcoming Priority Date: September 25th, 10 am @ Cross Keys High School (Law, Government and Public Policy Professionals) Workshop Presenters: Present an engaging 60-minute workshop on a specified college or career readiness subject to DCSD high school students. Engage in Q&A with students. Resume Helpers & Mock Interviewers: Support DCSD high school students in building a mock resume or building upon an existing one. Support DCSD high school students in practicing interviewing skills using a mock scenario. Provide students constructive feedback on improving interview skills. Upcoming Priority Date: December 18th, 10 am @ Cross Keys High School (Law, Government and Public Policy Professionals) Group Mentors: Support DCSD students in starting or submitting college applications using the Common Application (https://www.commonapp.org). Provide students feedback in brainstorming college essay responses. All students have Chromebooks provided by the DSCD. Upcoming Priority Date: November 20th, 10 am @ Cross Keys High School Sessions are in-person on Wednesday mornings (between 8 am - 11 am) at schools like Stephenson, Stone Mountain, and Cross Keys. Your time and expertise can help shape the future of these young students. Be a part of something impactful-volunteer with us today!
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Are you fluent in Spanish and passionate about helping others learn? We're looking for dedicated volunteers to provide Spanish tutoring through virtual sessions on Zoom. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact from the comfort of your own home. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide one-on-one Spanish tutoring to learners of varying levels. - Offer guidance, support, and encouragement to help students achieve their language goals. - Commit to a regular tutoring schedule (sessions typically last 1 hour, twice a week). **Requirements:** - Must be 21 years or older. - Reside in the United States. - Fluent in Spanish (native speakers preferred but not required). - Strong communication and teaching skills. - Reliable internet connection and familiarity with Zoom. - Agree to undergo a background check.-Complete a virtual volunteer orientation - Donate a $25 fee to help cover administrative costs. **Why Volunteer?** - Share your love of the Spanish language. - Gain teaching experience and develop valuable skills. - Make a real difference in someone’s life by helping them achieve their language-learning goals. - Join a community of like-minded volunteers dedicated to education and empowerment. **How to Apply:** If you're interested in volunteering as a Spanish tutor, please [apply here] or email us at [email@example.com] for more information. We look forward to hearing from you! **Note:** All volunteers are required to undergo a background check and donate a $25 fee as part of the application process. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact through language education!
Date Posted: 2024-12-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Atlanta GLOW is seeking 60-minute virtual workshop presenters for our youth-focused mentoring, life skills, leadership development and workforce readiness programming. We require that presenters have, at minimum, at least 3 years of experience in a topic to be considered. Our most desired topics we are seeking include, but are not limited to: ~ STEM Career Exploration (Insight into specific STEM careers) ~ Job Search and Interviewing Skills ~ Career Advancement ~ Developing Leadership Skills ~ Community Organizing 101 ~ Advocacy 101 ~ Voting Rights & Civic Engagement ~ Public Policy 101 ~ Entrepreneurship 101 ~ Women's Rights & Equal Pay ~ Age-Appropriate Women's Health Topics ~ Nutrition ~ Mental Health & Self-Care ~ Healthy Relationships ~ Faith & Bible Studies INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS ARE INVITED TO REVIEW OUR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND SUBMIT A WORKSHOP FOR CONSIDERATION HERE: www.atlantaglow.org/proposals. This process is designed to solicit experienced presenters and equip them to submit a high-quality proposal. We will consider and approve proposals on a rolling basis until all available workshop slots have been satisfactorily filled. All workshops require a related small group mentoring activity of at least 15 minutes connected to the topic proposed.
Date Posted: 2024-12-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Atlanta GLOW tutors will be responsible for leading up to 5 hours of weekly one-on-one or small group lessons that cater to the unique needs and goals of participating youth to assist and encourage youth in meeting high school or GED testing and/or graduation requirements, reach their academic goals and reduce the risk of truancy and/or dropout. Subject preferences include Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Economics), Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography), History, English Language Arts (Writing), SAT/ACT Prep, and Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, German). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Review student classroom or curricula topics and assignments. * Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks. * Demonstrate academic competence in the subject area(s) and work with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom. * Contribute to student learning, growth and advancement. * Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice. * Facilitate problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking skills. * Accommodate the needs of students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * Collaborate effectively with parents and educators to increase student performance. * Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences. * Create a professional and welcoming environment by modeling respect for students’ diverse cultures, language skills, and experiences. * Use active listening strategies to allow student to determine content and pace of tutoring. * Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES * U.S. based volunteers can only be accepted at this time * Proven work experience as a Tutor or similar role. * Patient, flexible, positive, consistent, dependable and cooperative with a sense of humor. * Familiarity with and knowledge of different learning styles. * Familiarity with high school and GED graduation requirements. * Ability to take supervision and correction constructively. * Experience working with students with learning disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. * High school diploma or equivalent preferred *Must be able to complete a background check
Date Posted: 2024-12-18
