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Volunteer Opportunities
CIANA's programs and services are powered by dedicated volunteers of all ages- students, retirees, community members, and more- who are all dedicated to making a difference in the lives of immigrants. Explore current volunteer opportunities below:
Afterschool Volunteer Tutor (in-person)
In-Person
Mon. & Wed.,
4PM - 5:30PM*
Thru Dec 2023
Overview
The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking in-person volunteer tutors for our Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year, Fall semester. Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.
Position Description
Volunteer Tutors will support CIANA's Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5 and/or middle school students in Grades 6-8. Homework help sessions are conducted in-person from 4PM-5:30PM at an off-site location (see address below) near the CIANA office in Astoria, Queens. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.
Qualifications
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Passionate, committed, engaging!
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Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required
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Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred
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Volunteers must be available on both Mondays and Wednesdays
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Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application
Location
Trinity Lutheran Community Rooms
31-17 37th Street
Astoria, NY 11103
Time Commitment
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On-going; immediate hire (flexible)
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Mondays and Wednesdays
Training/Support Provided
Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.
***TO APPLY, or if you have any questions, please contact recruitment@cianainc.org.***
Afterschool Volunteer Tutor (virtual)
Remote
Tues. & Thurs.,
3:00-6:00 PM*
Thru Dec 2023
Overview
The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking virtual volunteer tutors for our Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year, Fall semester. Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.
Position Description
Volunteer Tutors will support CIANA's Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5 and/or middle school students in Grades 6-8. Homework help sessions are conducted via Google Meets between 3-6 PM. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.
Qualifications
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Passionate, committed, engaging!
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Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required
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Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred
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Stable internet connection
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Gmail account
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Volunteers must be available on both Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application
Location
Virtual; work can be done from anywhere in the world!
Time Commitment
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On-going; immediate hire (flexible)
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5-hour tutoring sessions between the hours of 3PM - 6PM
Training/Support Provided
Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.
***TO APPLY or if you have any questions, please contact recruitment@cianainc.org.