What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer: Evening Virtual ESOL Assistant - Help Scientists & Researchers Strengthen Their English Skills! position at JVS Boston?
Our Impact
For 75 years JVS has been helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. Each year, JVS empowers more than 21,000 individuals through more than 36 services that guide clients on a pathway to meaningful employment; some of which include educational testing, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, job search training, career counseling, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, citizenship education and financial literacy.
For several years, JVS has been recognized as a leading agency in the workforce development field, serving individuals such as professional-level job seekers, entry-level employees, welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, and career changers, and partnering with employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.
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Class Schedule is on Mondays and/or Wednesdays 5 30-7 00pm EST over Zoom. We respectfully ask volunteers to volunteer at least one shift a week (one class).
Classroom Assistant for Mass General Brigham ESOL for Researchers Class
Program/Department Overview
Business Services works with local employers to develop and customize educational services for their employees. Based on the employers’ business and workforce development goals, JVS will provide English language classes (for non-native speakers), Computer classes, Better Writing, and Citizenship classes.
Description Of Class
ESOL for Researchers is an 8-week course that is offered for international post-docs and research fellows at MGH & BWH. The goal of the class is to give students a chance to work on speaking fluency and confidence as well as pronunciation. Classes cover communication skills and vocabulary for both the workplace (networking at conferences, speaking up at meetings, and giving brief presentations) as well as for their daily life (how to order in a restaurant, American culture and idioms). Many of the students usually have a strong grasp of English reading and writing, but struggle with fluency, or with colloquial expressions, or cultural expectations.The volunteer willassist with taking attendance, observing and participating in full class activities, leading breakout groups, and providing feedback to students.All materials and activities will be created by the instructor.
Volunteer qualifications Patience and understanding of adult learners. Willingness to work in group setting with non-native English speakers. Interest in helping MGH research fellows improve their pronunciation, conversation, and professionalism skills. Comfortable with the basics of Zoom.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
For 75 years JVS has been helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. Each year, JVS empowers more than 21,000 individuals through more than 36 services that guide clients on a pathway to meaningful employment; some of which include educational testing, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, job search training, career counseling, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, citizenship education and financial literacy.
For several years, JVS has been recognized as a leading agency in the workforce development field, serving individuals such as professional-level job seekers, entry-level employees, welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, and career changers, and partnering with employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.
,
Class Schedule is on Mondays and/or Wednesdays 5 30-7 00pm EST over Zoom. We respectfully ask volunteers to volunteer at least one shift a week (one class).
Classroom Assistant for Mass General Brigham ESOL for Researchers Class
Program/Department Overview
Business Services works with local employers to develop and customize educational services for their employees. Based on the employers’ business and workforce development goals, JVS will provide English language classes (for non-native speakers), Computer classes, Better Writing, and Citizenship classes.
Description Of Class
ESOL for Researchers is an 8-week course that is offered for international post-docs and research fellows at MGH & BWH. The goal of the class is to give students a chance to work on speaking fluency and confidence as well as pronunciation. Classes cover communication skills and vocabulary for both the workplace (networking at conferences, speaking up at meetings, and giving brief presentations) as well as for their daily life (how to order in a restaurant, American culture and idioms). Many of the students usually have a strong grasp of English reading and writing, but struggle with fluency, or with colloquial expressions, or cultural expectations.The volunteer willassist with taking attendance, observing and participating in full class activities, leading breakout groups, and providing feedback to students.All materials and activities will be created by the instructor.
Volunteer qualifications Patience and understanding of adult learners. Willingness to work in group setting with non-native English speakers. Interest in helping MGH research fellows improve their pronunciation, conversation, and professionalism skills. Comfortable with the basics of Zoom.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
