Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on September 28, 2009 |
This opportunity is to instruct immigrants in basic English at the Sara Holbrook Community Center, 66 North Street, Burlington on either Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 11:00. The curriculum will be provided. We also need basic computer instruction for immigrants who are learning English on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10:30 - noon.
The volunteer will be required to observe a Monday or Wednesday morning class and to meet with the instructor to discuss the assignment. We are currently looking for 2 volunteers, one for Tuesday and one for Thursday. This opportunity is sponsored by: Vermont Adult Learning
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Refugees/Immigrants |
| Low-income / Poverty |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Computers & Technology |
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Literacy |
| Immigrants & Refugees |
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Poverty |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Computers/Technology |
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English Language Instruction |
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Address:
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462 Hegeman Ave.Colchester, VT 05446(See a map) |
Directions:
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Take Rt. 15 East past St.Michael's College on the left and FAHC Hospital on the right to the light at Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester. Make a left, make the third right onto Hegeman Ave. 462 is the third building on the left. |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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05401, 05446 |
Web Site: http://www.vtadultlearning.org
Miscellaneous Information
| The volunteer is supervised by |
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Maureen Cooney-Moore and Beth Hartmann
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| Does the volunteer supervise others? |
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No
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| Number of volunteers needed: |
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4
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| Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project) |
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2 hours on Tuesday, 2 hours on Thursday, 2 hours on Monday and 2 hours on Wednesday.
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| The minimum age for a volunteer is |
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18
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| What is the minimum age for youth or youth group volunteers with an adult? |
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18
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| Is parking available? |
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No
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| Is there a cost for parking? |
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No- there's parking on the street
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| Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking? |
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No
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| Does the agency provide meals for volunteers? |
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No
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| Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities? |
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Yes
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| Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service? |
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Yes
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| What screening procedures are required? |
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Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Confidentiality Statement
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| Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer? |
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No
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| Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions? |
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Yes
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| The volunteer work takes place in this county: |
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Chittenden County
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| Last updated on September 28, 2009 |
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