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CATHOLIC CHARITIES Internship Volunteer: English at Home in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Purpose/Summary Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in teaching, education, or social work? Join Catholic Charities as a volunteer English tutor and make a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees and immigrants. With over a century of service, we work to bridge language barriers, empowering individuals to navigate their new lives confidently. As a volunteer, you\'ll support adult learners from refugee and immigrant backgrounds in developing essential English skillsspeaking, reading, and writing with Catholic Charities provided English language learning curriculum. Our program focuses on learners who face obstacles to traditional classes, such as transportation and childcare issues. Expected Availability and Commitment: Works one-on-one or with a group of learners at their home, once or twice a week for 45 minutes (plus prep time) at the learner\'s home Tutoring may occur on weekdays or on weekends Participate in a virtual information session and complete online training modules *Note: Due to the time it takes complete training and to find a learner who is a good match, Catholic Charities asks for a 6-month minimum commitment Required Qualifications: Must be 18 years old to volunteer Must be comfortable driving to a learner\'s home in the Milwaukee area (typically on the southside of Milwaukee) Comfortable communicating in English to speakers of various levels English speakers of all levels are welcomed and encouraged to apply Required Training: Volunteers will receive training before being matched with a learner or group of learners. They will also have ongoing educational opportunities to enhance their teaching techniques. This includes: periodic check-ins, newsletters, and virtual Volunteer MeetUps that enable collaboration among volunteers and sharing of educational resources. Volunteers and learners will be provided with hard copies of Catholic Charities\' English Unlocked curriculum and books. Helpful Skills for the Role: People who were English language learners themselves or grew-up in refugee and immigrant families are encouraged to apply No previous experience is necessary; training is provided. Teaching, tutoring, cross-cultural experiences or additional... For full info follow application link. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E9A7E194DB5B42E6 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.