Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The R.I.T.E. Program (Reaching Independence Through Employment) is looking for a daytime computer instructor for the 2009-2010 school year. Classes are ongoing and held on Mondays from 10:00a.m.-11:30 and 12:00-1:30p.m. at two supportive housing sites located nearby our Stamford Palmer's Hill location.

Interested volunteers should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of internet use is also extremely helpful. Potential volunteers should be comfortable teaching in a supportive adult classroom setting and be willing to work with those at a beginner's level. Must have patience and the ability to work at a slow, understandable pace. An interview is required for this position. Bilingual instructors are also needed.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Family Centers

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

Contact Person: Jennifer Flatow, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

60 Palmer's Hill Road Stamford, CT 06902 (See a map)

Directions:

Going North on 95-Exit 6(Harvard Avenue)-At the end of the exit ramp, go straight across Harvard Avenue to next cross street, West Avenue. Turn left on West Avenue. Follow West Avenue to the end(gas station on right corner). Bear left around island and follow Stillwater Avenue to traffic light. Make a left and continue around big curve to traffic light(golf course and restaurant on the right). Turn left at light onto Palmer's Hill Road. Keep to the left and follow Palmer's Hill (a very short distance) to second light, halfway up the hill. Turn left onto private road(Family Centers/United Way sign is at the beginning of the road). The agency is the last building on the right, two story white brick building.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: New Haven line@ bus terminal,   Walk distance (in minutes): 30 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: J bus to Connecticut Avenue, 5 minutes minute walk

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

Last updated on July 17, 2009

4 Overall Experience   
i had fun

posted by larisapr on November 17, 2005

4 Overall Experience   
i really enjoyed it

posted by larisapr on November 17, 2005