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Instructor of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Instructor of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Have you always wanted to teach? Do you have a passion for helping others succeed? Become an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor and help to open opportunities and increase the confidence of adult non-English speakers. No prior teaching experience necessary!
Catholic Charities Immigrant Support Services system of integrated services uses a holistic approach to address our clients’ needs by providing wrap around social services, employment supportive services, and education and training programs in the communities of DC and Gaithersburg. As an ESOL Instructor, you will teach beginner to intermediate level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses for adults based on Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) standards. Catholic Charities will provide you with training on how to deliver ESOL lessons and keep a record of student attendance.
We are looking for both in person and virtual teachers to start in September. As a volunteer, you will teach 2 to 4 days a week depending on your availability and in-person or virtually over Zoom. See the full list of skills, requirements, and characteristics below to get started and apply today!
The ESOL Instructor Volunteers will be responsible for:
- Teaching an existing curriculum on day-to-day English
- Preparing to deliver lessons from Step-Forward series
- Attending trainings
- Keeping records of student attendance
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
- Willingness to learn how to deliver lessons
- Able to connect with learners
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and internet skills (e.g. Google, Zoom)
Qualifications:
- Willingness to work with the immigrant community
- fluent in English
- Willing to volunteer in person at a location in Montgomery County, MD
Volunteer Benefits:
- Improved communication skills and teaching abilities
- An opportunity to meet people from all walks of life
Support:
- Participate in Catholic Charities Volunteer Orientation
- Receive program-specific training at the SCC Gaithersburg office
- Receive training, supervision and support throughout the duration of session
- Have staff supervision onsite (for in person teachers) or virtually (for virtual teachers)
Time Commitment:
- Volunteers commit to teach classes 2 or 4 days a week for 12 weeks.
- 12-week sessions are conducted:
- January - March
- April - June
- July (5-week mini-session)
- September - December
- Volunteer training in ESOL instruction occurs in 2-hour sessions (6:30PM-8:30PM) for 2-days scheduled the week before the sessions begin.
Location & Schedule:
- virtually, Mondays - Thursdays, 6:30PM-8:30PM
- in-person, Mondays - Thursdays, 6:30PM-8:30PM @ St. Catherine Laboure Parish in Wheaton
- in-person, Saturdays, 9:30AM-12:30PM @ St Martin of Tours Parish in Gaithersburg
- in-person, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30PM-8:30PM @ Gaithersburg Library
- Parking is available in front of the facilities
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Talk with Catholic Charities staff member about the role to match expectations
- Complete the required screening: criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend orientation
- Attend ESOL Instructor Training
- Schedule your service
Office Support Volunteer at SCC DC
Spanish Catholic Center Employment Services Volunteer
Description of the Volunteer Position:
The Spanish Catholic Center offers holistic services to immigrants from around the world. The multicultural staff members of the Center speak more than eight different languages and have experience working with individuals from more than 72 cultural contexts. The Center offers employment referrals and job readiness training programs to assist men and women from Hispanic countries with obtaining a job. The Employment Services Volunteers will support the Employment Specialists in DC and help clients submit their unemployment documentation online.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Volunteers will:
- Collect required documents from clients.
- Assist with outreach into the community.
- Support the Spanish Catholic Center staff by processing client intake calls, inputting data, and completing other administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
Volunteers must:
- Speak both Spanish and English
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have basic computer skills (Office 365).
- Have effective communication skills.
- Be available to volunteer in person.
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
Volunteers should be:
- Passionate about helping others.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Patient.
Volunteer Benefits:
Volunteers will:
- Make a difference in the community.
- Gain work experience and develop professional skills.
- Be part of a diverse, effective, and professional team.
Support:
Volunteers will:
- Attend the virtual Catholic Charities DC Volunteer Orientation session.
- Receive on-site training from Spanish Catholic Center staff members.
- Be provided with on-site supervision by the staff members with whom they work.
Time Commitment:
- 8-10 hours per week, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Two days a week, between Monday and Friday.
Location:
- Volunteers serve on-site at:
Spanish Catholic Center (Washington DC office)
1618 Monroe St., NW
Washington, DC 20020
- Street Parking is available.
- Walking Distance from Columbia Heights Metro Station.
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
- Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations
- Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Schedule your service
Men’s Shelter Hospitality Volunteer
Men’s Shelter Hospitality Volunteer
Catholic Charities low-barrier shelters offer emergency housing to men over the age of 18. The Shelters are open from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM and offer a hot dinner, access to case management, showers, and a bed each night.
Shelter Hospitality Volunteers will assist staff and greet the men as they enter the Shelter in the evenings. The presence of these volunteers affirms the dignity of the men who stay at the Shelter and enables the staff to move around the Shelter and help people get settled.
Activities of Shelter Hospitality volunteers at the direction of staff will:
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Greet the men who stay at the Shelter
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Serve dinner
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Distribute sheets
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Distribute mail
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Organize other volunteers to engage with the people for evening pastimes, such as board games, puzzles, drawing, seasonal crafts, etc.
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
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A warm smile
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Ability to operate in a hectic environment
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Ability to initiate activities and engage with people at the shelter
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Ability to provide a sense of accompaniment and support for the people at the shelter
Qualifications:
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Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
Volunteer Benefits:
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Volunteers will gain a clearer understanding of homelessness in our community
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Volunteers will have an opportunity to meet new people from all walks of life
Support:
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Volunteers will participate in Catholic Charities Volunteer Orientation
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Volunteers will receive on-site training at their assigned shelter
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Volunteers will have on-site supervision from shelter staff
Time Commitment:
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Volunteers will serve for approximately 2 hours, once a week
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Volunteers will consistently serve on the same day of the week (e.g. every Monday)
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Volunteers can serve any evening of the week, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM
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Volunteers will serve for at least 6 months
Location:
Volunteers serve at one of the following locations:
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter 1355 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Street parking is available in the area and there is a parking lot is located at the MOM’s Organic Market 2 blocks from the shelter
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The Shelter is a 1.3 mile walk from the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro Station (Red Line)
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The Shelter Is accessible by the E2 bus from Fort Totten and the D4 bus from Franklin Square
Adam’s Place Men’s Shelter, 2210 Adam’s Place NE, Washington DC 20018
801 E Men’s Shelter, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20032
Staff Point of Contact
New York Ave Men’s Shelter – Larry Gooch, Yvette Day
Adam’s Place Men’s Shelter – Devenn Johnson, La Rue Bulluck
801 E Men’s Shelter – Paola Flores, Crystal Edmons
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
- Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations
- Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Schedule your service
Spanish Catholic Center Gaithersburg Client Support Volunteer
Spanish Catholic Center Gaithersburg Client Support Volunteer
The Spanish Catholic Center offers holistic services to immigrants from around the world. The multicultural staff of the Center speak more than eight different languages and have experience working with individuals from more than 72 diverse cultural contexts. Spanish Catholic Center offers case management assistance to assist people from various countries with to obtain resources in their community.
The Client Support Volunteers will provide support to the Case Managers at service hubs in Montgomery County in Maryland while helping the clients in gaining access to resources within their community (SNAP, community referrals, rental relief, and immigration support).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with outreach into the community, especially during food distributions and outdoor community events.
- Support Spanish Catholic Center staff by processing client intake calls, inputting data, and other administrative tasks (Filing, providing gift cards, etc.)
- Assist in the gathering information on the needs of Case Management Program’s clients. Such as collecting required documents from clients.
- Work closely with finance manager and client representative when working at the based office.
- Implement and oversee client recruitment/outreach strategies that achieve intake and follow-up goals of the program.
- Volunteers could assist in outreaching, giving out flyers, intaking, and office work such as filing or making phone calls and making IDs for clients.
- Volunteers could assist with outreach into the community through which people would know the dates and times of when these events would take place.
- Volunteers can assist by making the events run smoother for both the administrative branch and in the events themselves.
- Update and maintain all outreach materials and weekly outreach list.
- Collaborate with job specialists, finance managers, case managers and other support staff to determine program needs in areas where volunteers can support.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual speaker (English, Spanish, Quechuan/ Guatemalan Indigenous, Afghan, Vietnamese, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole) and is adaptable to multiple situations.
- Ability to be effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- 18 years or older
- Good organization and time management
- Basic computer skills (Office 365)
- Customer Service/ Communication skills
- Willingness to travel to different sites
- Passion, idealism, positive Attitude, mission-driven and self-directed.
- Strong interpersonal skills, initiative to speak to clients who may be shy
- Available to volunteer in-person.
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
- Passionate about helping others
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Maintain consistent engagement during outreach outdoor events
- Be very patient
Volunteer Benefits:
- Volunteers will make a difference to the community and gain work experience while being part of a diverse and professional team
- Volunteers will develop professional skills
Support:
- Spanish Catholic Center Volunteers are provided on-site supervision and training by the staff members with whom they work.
Time Commitment:
- 4-hour shifts; Between 9AM and 5PM (Monday- Friday)
- Two Days a week
Location:
- Spanish Catholic Center Gaithersburg (201 E Diamond Ave, 3rd Floor) & other hubs and sites managed by Catholic Charities in Montgomery County & PG County
- Parking is available.
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
- Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations
- Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Schedule your service
Women’s Shelter Hospitality Volunteer
Women’s Shelter Hospitality Volunteer
Catholic Charities low-barrier shelters offer emergency housing to women over the age of 18. The Shelters are open from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM and offer a hot dinner, access to case management, showers, feminine toiletries, and a bed each night.
Women's Shelter Hospitality Volunteers will assist staff and greet the women as they enter the Shelter in the evenings. The presence of these volunteers affirms the dignity of the women who stay at the Shelter and enables the staff to move around the Shelter and help people get settled.
Activities of Shelter Hospitality volunteers at the direction of staff will:
- Greet the women who stay at the Shelter
- Serve dinner
- Distribute sheets
- Distribute mail
- Organize other volunteers to engage with the people for evening pastimes, such as board games, puzzles, drawing, seasonal crafts, etc.
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
- A warm smile
- Ability to operate in a hectic environment
- Ability to initiate activities and engage with people at the shelter
- Ability to provide a sense of accompaniment and support for the people at the shelter
Qualifications:
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age
Volunteer Benefits:
- Volunteers will gain a clearer understanding of homelessness in our community
- Volunteers will have an opportunity to meet new people from all walks of life
Support:
- Volunteers will participate in Catholic Charities Volunteer Orientation
- Volunteers will receive on-site training at their assigned shelter
- Volunteers will have on-site supervision from shelter staff
Time Commitment:
The Shelter Manger and the Volunteers will set up a mutually acceptable schedule that meets the following criteria:
- Volunteers will serve for approximately 2 hours, once a week
- Volunteers will consistently serve on the same day of the week (e.g. every Monday)
- Volunteers can serve any evening of the week, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM
- Volunteers will serve for at least 6 months
Location:
Volunteers serve at one of the following locations:
Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter 1910 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington DC 20003
St Josephine Bakhita Women’s Shelter 6010 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20011
Staff Point of Contact
Kiesha Adams, Shelter Manager
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
- Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations
- Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Schedule your service
Volunteer Office Welcome Team & Special Projects Support
The Volunteer Engagement Office welcomes people to help meet the mission of the agency by giving their time and talents to the people who come to us for help and hope.
Welcome Team volunteers will help prospective volunteers become engaged volunteers by staying touch with them, answering questions, and helping them complete the steps to become a volunteer. The Welcome Team will assist onboarding volunteers for ongoing roles and for internships. Volunteers in this role would also be welcome to assist in the planning and facilitation of our many special projects, especially leading up to Christmas.
Volunteers will be responsible for:
- Calling prospective volunteers to follow up on applications.
- Using the computer to send messages and emails.
- Using the volunteer database to update information.
- Learning about Catholic Charities programs and volunteer process to prepare to answer questions.
- Bringing Christmas cheer by helping prepare for the many activities that occur throughout the Christmas Season
- Assisting with Volunteer Office's Caritas! event -- the annual agency-wide volunteer appreciation event
Desired Skills, Experience & Characteristics:
- Comfortable talking with people to provide information and encourage action (e.g., complete the application, attend an event, etc.).
- Effective writer and verbal communicator.
- Adapt planned activities to a dynamic environment -- things change quickly!
- Comfortable with ambiguous or partial information.
- Able to think on your feet, solve problems, find information.
- Enjoy interacting with people.
- Comfortable working with a team.
- Diligent about keeping team informed about status of projects using our system of notes and other tools (not just verbal and email updates).
- Comfortable representing Catholic Charities.
- Familiar with and able to talk about the principles engaging in service from the perspectives of Catholic Social Teaching, robust civic life in democracy, career development, enhancing one’s social life.
Qualifications:
- Competent using communications technologies: MS Office suite, Zoom, WordPress (a plus but not required).
- Have a computer with a video camera and earphones/earbuds you can use from home.
- Able to commit to a schedule that includes business hours and occasional evening or Saturday hours (Volunteer Open House and Volunteer Orientation).
Volunteer Benefits:
- Be part of a team that does fun, interesting and important work.
- Use and sharpen interpersonal skills.
- Use and sharpen technology skills.
- Bring Christmas cheer to the people we serve.
Support:
- Welcome Team volunteers will be supported by the volunteer engagement team
- Will receive training about Catholic Charities work and programs, the volunteer management database Better Impact and WordPress.
Time Commitment:
- 4 – 6 hours a week.
- Usually between 10:00am and 2:00pm during the week.
- 1 evening or weekend 2-hour shift a month (flexible).
Location:
- This role will be virtual with possibility for in person.
- Office is at 924 G St NW Washington DC 20001.
- Street parking is available but limited.
- Recommended travel via metro to Gallery Place or Metro Center stop.
- Building is the only 19th century stone building on the block!
Next Steps:
- Complete the application at the green button to the right
- Have a brief, informal Get to Know You conversation with Catholic Charities Volunteer Office staff member
- Talk with the staff liaison for this role to match mutual expectations
- Complete the required screening, e.g., criminal history check (not disqualifying)
- Attend volunteer orientation
- Schedule your service