Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation (a non-profit) operates The Brighton, a 124-unit independent living building for low-moderate income seniors and their families. Many of our residents and neighbors are senior refugees and immigrants, primarily from East Africa. Many had never attended school (before coming to our class.)
In partnership with Seattle Central Community College and Muslim Housing Services, The Brighton offers adult (18+) ESL (English as Second Language) classes Monday-Friday, 10AM-12PM, in our beautiful penthouse community space. The instructor provided by SCCC is an excellent teacher, very experienced and wise. We have completed a full year of classes, and are thrilled with the progress our students are making.
***When classes begin again in the fall, we will need a few committed volunteers to help give the beginners the attention they need to succeed. These classes are FUN! The students are delightful and are working hard to learn a new language and customs. Can you help?

Fluent English and sensitivity to cultural diversity is necessary.
Experience as an ESL or elementary teacher or classroom assistant would be very valuable, but is not necessary.
Free training may be available for committed volunteers.
Somali, Oromo, Spanish or other languages may be helpful.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Southeast Seattle Senior Foundation

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Deb Figen, Resident Outreach Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

6727 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 (See a map)

Directions:

The Brighton is located on Rainier Ave. S. just south of S. Holly. Metro Bus #7 stops on our block. From I 5: Take Swift-Albro exit. Go up and over Beacon Hill on S. Graham to Rainier. From Graham, go south on Rainier to 6727. From Downtown - Take Boren Ave. to Rainier Ave. S. and continue south to 6727. The Brighton is on the west side of the street, set back in a parking lot. Come to front door and ring the office for entry.   Nearest Bus Stop: #7, 1 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.brightonapts.org

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	No
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	18
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on August 31, 2009