What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Volunteer: English at Home position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee?
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 skills—speaking, 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.
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 skills—speaking, 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:
Helpful Skills for the Role:
Why Volunteer with Us? This is a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable experience in teaching and working with adults from a refugee or immigrant background while making a positive difference in your community. You'll not only share your skills but also learn from your students' diverse experiences.- 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
- 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
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 language skills are a plus
- Additional language ability is welcomed
Join our mission to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Partner with us to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
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.
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