April 2008 Volunteer Update

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December 2007 Volunteer Update

October 2007 Volunteer Update

English as a Second Language (ESL):  Volunteers can teach ESL through a variety of approaches, including one-on-one instruction, classroom style, conversational ESL, using an ESL curriculum, and reading/writing instruction.

Mosaic Money Smart:  Volunteers can help clients learn basic banking, money management, and budgeting skills.  The FDIC Money Smart curriculum and other tools are available for volunteers to use when teaching.  

Computer skills training:  Volunteers instruct clients on basic computer skills, including typing, Microsoft applications, and using the internet and email.  We have laptops and internet access available, and the volunteer can use our typing software as well.

Job readiness: Volunteers can assist clients with job interviewing skills, resume writing, job searching, workplace environment information, and other skills relating to employment.  Sample resumes and job interviewing information is available.
                        
Basic orientation:  Some clients in our programs may have only recently come to America, and need orientation to American systems or ways of doing things.  Volunteers can teach these basic skills, such as how to look up bus routes, how to use maps, how to schedule appointments, and any other needs the client might have.

Life skills classes: Volunteers can assist with life skills, which include a broad variety of topics, including parenting, hygiene, etc.

After school tutoring: Volunteers can assist the school-aged children at our transitional house in their school work, including math, science, reading, ESL, and any other subjects.

Youth Substance Abuse Prevention: Volunteers can assist in our Multicultural Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program, which teaches children about avoiding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and about self-esteem and goal-setting.

Child care: Volunteers can assist the staff and clients by watching children while parents participate in any of the above educational classes.

Children’s activities: Volunteers can lead a number of activities for the children, including art classes, games, movies, story time and reading, sports, and any other special projects.

Group activities: Volunteers can lead group activities for adults as well, including movie nights, yoga classes, sewing classes, etc.

Fundraising Volunteers: To assist the fundraising department with tasks such as compiling mail-outs, researching new sources of funding and marketing opportunities, and maintaining our donor database.

Internships: There are opportunities for internships and practicums for social work, counseling, psychology, anthropology, and other fields.  Interns can work with case managers and transitional house staff to fulfill their internship requirements, and learn more about working immigrants and refugees.

Click here  for a printable list of volunteer opportunities.