Organization
Mitchell Linden

English Conversation Group Facilitator at Mitchell-Linden (QPL)

Duration
Recruiting through Jun 30th
Location
Flushing, NY

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting through Jun 30th

Flushing, NY 11354

About this Opportunity


SUMMARY: 
The library offers English Conversation Practice Groups, led by trained volunteers and held at neighborhood branches and online during the year. Weekly drop-in sessions offer reliable support to residents to strengthen their basic language and literacy skills through dialogue and activities using "real-world" topics and situations as a foundation.

Volunteers construct lessons that:

  • Help to speak, understand, read, and write English
  • Use English in real-life situations
  • Strengthen vocabulary and grammar
MINIMUM SKILLS:
The English Conversation Group Facilitator leads a small group session (max 6-10 participants) one day per week for 1-2 hours.  Ideal candidates:
  • Are 18 years or older
  • Have a high school diploma or higher
  • Are proficient in English
  • Are energetic, engaging, and respectful of others
  • Attend all trainings and refresher sessions
  • Are available Mondays from 2:30-4:00pm

TIMES OF DAY VOLUNTEER NEEDED:
Sunday:
Monday: 2:30-4pm
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: 
Friday:
Saturday:

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
This is an in-person project.  

Individuals 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers.

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Features

  • Minimum Age 18

Issue area

  • Adult Education