COMMUNITY WORKS PROJECTS (WES) - ESL Tutor (Community Works Program)
Volunteer Role/Title: ESL Tutor
Program Area/Name: Community Works Project (CWP) - Self -Sufficiency work with Oregon Department of Human Services clients
Locations: Remote/Hybrid role flexibility
Schedule: Regular and flexible; can be arranged for the volunteer, or the volunteer can choose to arrange a time with the student
Time Commitment: Three months
Program Description: Community Works Project (CWP) is a program that helps clients remove barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. Most clients are home-bound for various reasons and learn on ZOOM. They don't get enough opportunities to practice their English-speaking skills and will benefit from someone who can have conversations with them regularly, either on the phone, or on ZOOM.
Position Details: Volunteers reach out to a client via phone or on ZOOM at a designated time to have a conversation a few times a week. Conversations will be simple, and the focus will be on getting the client to speak; each call would be 30 minutes or so. Conversation starters, conversation topics, sensitive conversation topics, and topics to avoid will be provided.
Volunteer Experience & Impact: Volunteers will be helping a refugee or immigrant who is isolated and home alone with their kids to be more connected to Portland and daily life through English language. This is often the first step for people to rebuild their lives in the US, making the impact big.
Qualifications
Preferred
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Ability to work with adults
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Ability to speaking slowly and adjust to basic English skills (patient, good listener, good conversationalist)
Required
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Must be 18 or older
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Ability to perform remote tasks (have own laptop, reliable internet connection)
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Must pass Universal Background Check background check
Qualifications Required
- Ages 18 and up
