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Volunteer
Job Description
Conversation Group
Volunteer
Job
Summary
Conversation group
volunteers meet weekly on Fridays during class hours with adult
refugees. These refugees are learning the English language skills
necessary for living and working in our community. The students
are limited-English speakers identified by the CRESL program
as needing intensive ESL instruction. Volunteers meet in a casual
environment to exchange information and experiences with the
students, support their use of conversational English, and help
them connect to their new community.
Qualifications
- Strong desire
to improve the English language skills of recently arrived
refugees
- Sensitivity to
cultural differences
- Ability to participate
in conversation group sessions on a consistent basis for a
minimum of four months
- Patience, understanding,
and flexibility
Responsibilities
- Complete informal
interview and classroom observation
- Complete training
workshop offered at the school
- Tutor students
on a regular basis
- Work closely with
the classroom teacher and follow the teacher's directions
for instruction of the students
- Notify the volunteer
coordinator if you are unable to be present during your scheduled
hours
Day
and Time
Morning session:
Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:45-10:45
Midday session: Thursdays
12:00-1:15
Afternoon session:
Thursdays 1:30-2:30
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