Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on May 1, 2009 |
English For Action is seeking passionate educators who want to share their excitement for learning with Olneyville youth. OurSchool is an after-school arts-literacy program working with Latino youth ages 3-12. In collaboration with the English for Action ESOL Program (English Speakers of Other Languages) youth are engaged in an arts-based literacy and problem solving activities while their parents participate in ESOL classes. OurSchool’s purpose is to empower youth through educational arts. The program encourages youth to take an active role in their education - we aim for the youth to develop their voices and to build an excitement about learning. Using a participatory approach, we develop lessons based both on the interests of our learners and the passions and skills of our mentors. We write plays, build bridges, and make books. Desired qualifications
- Experience with or interest in working with youth (ages 3-5 or 6-13)
- Commitment to participatory educational models
- Interest in the Olneyville and/or immigrant communities
- Passion for working with a community-based, family-friendly ESOL program
- People interested in working with younger children (3-5) should possess a working knowledge of spoken Spanish
- Students eligible for off-campus Federal Work study MAY qualify to get paid for their hours with OurSchool through their university (check your eligibility with your Financial Aid office)
This opportunity is sponsored by: English for Action
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Youth/Teens (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Physically Disabled |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekly |
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Address:
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PO Box 29405
Providence, RI 02909 |
Directions:
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Our street address is 122 Manton Ave, #604, Providence, RI 02909 (please do NOT send mail here). We are conveniently located on RIPTA route 27, and very close to RIPTA route 28. Please call for directions.
Nearest Bus Stop: 27, 28, 5 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.englishforaction.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities? |
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Yes
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| Last updated on May 1, 2009 |
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