Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer English "Practice Partners" for Latino/a Workers

Remote, Volunteer must be in California, US
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 9, 2024, 7:00 PM PDT
    End Date:
    November 11, 2024, 8:00 PM PST
    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Education

    Description

    Volunteer English "Practice Partners" for Latino/a Workers

    English Together is starting up its fall volunteer activities.English Together is a non-profit organization that leverages research on language learning and the rich history of student volunteering at Stanford to provide English language “practice partners" for the adult, Spanish-speaking workforce in the Bay Area. No Spanish is needed. We work with workers who want to improve their lives and their existing English.

    We offer training and guidance for volunteers before we match them with workers. To learn more, go to our website English Together, or to register for a one-hour virtual meeting here:https://englishtogether.org/interest/.

    Answers to frequently asked questions:

    What's in it for me? -Give back to the community that serves Silicon Valley.

    What's the reach of the program?San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties (We work with--San Mateo-Foster City Schools, Eastside College Preparatory Academy (East Palo Alto) and Familias Unidas (Redwood City).

    What is the commitment? - 10 weeks, one hour per week

    Key Details for Cycle 9:

    • Start Date: Monday September 9th or Tuesday September 10th, 2024
    • Duration: 10 weeks total (1 training session, 8 coaching sessions & 1 wrap up/makeup session)
    • Meeting Days: Mondays or Tuesdays (depending on what works for you)
    • Time: 7-8pm PT
    • Venue: Zoom

    Interest meeting dates are:

    Tuesday, Sept 3rd 7-8pm PT

    Wednesday, Sept 4 7-8pm PT

    English Together is starting up its fall volunteer activities.English Together is a non-profit organization that leverages research on language learning and the rich history of student volunteering at Stanford to provide English language “practice partners" for the adult, Spanish-speaking workforce in the Bay Area. No Spanish is needed. We work with workers who want to improve their lives and their existing English.

    We offer training and guidance for volunteers before we match them with workers. To learn more, go to our website English Together, or to register for a one-hour virtual meeting here:https://englishtogether.org/interest/.

    Answers to frequently asked questions:

    What's in it for me? -Give back to the community that serves Silicon Valley.

    What's the reach of the program?San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties (We work with--San Mateo-Foster City Schools, Eastside College Preparatory Academy (East Palo Alto) and Familias Unidas (Redwood City).

    What is the…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in California, US
    Associated Location
    555 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Box 181

    How to Apply

    Please sign up for an interest meeting here: https://englishtogether.org/interest/ Join us and if you like what we do, we will send you a link to volunteer.

    Please sign up for an interest meeting here: https://englishtogether.org/interest/ Join us and if you like what we do, we will send you a link to volunteer.

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