Opportunities From: Volunteer Arlington

Volunteer: Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern

Description: Are you interested in getting hands-on experience teaching ESL, helping immigrants achieve their career goals, and writing lesson plans while making a direct impact on the community? If so, the Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is looking for a Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern. Interning at REEP is a great way to serve low-income adult immigrants in a local community and strengthen community ties.

Our Mission: To provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington. Since its inception in 1975, REEP has helped more than 90,000 adult English language learners from more than 90 countries. Our students come to us with the general goal of improving English in order to adjust to American society, but our services impact their lives as learners, citizens, family members, and workers.

Our Vision: Our learners will be able to access and use information from a variety of sources, voice their ideas and concerns, act independently and continue learning in an ever-changing world.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend training sessions and shadow experienced ESL/ESOL teachers in the classroom. Substitute as a lead teacher in beginner- and intermediate-level ESL classes 1-3 times per week following a training period. Partner with a REEP program coordinator to write and review lesson plans for use by substitute teachers in Outreach Center classrooms. Attend training sessions to learn how to work with students to achieve their career goals through resume writing, job search and application fundamentals, as well as interview skills. Substitute as a job coach as needed. Update and maintain curriculum resource materials. Create needed materials. Prepare and present a workshop on a topic mutually agreed upon in cooperation with the program coordinator. Inventory teacher resources. Submit timesheets in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older. Excellent organization and planning skills. Able to work well independently. Take initiative. Must have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft products. Able to work well with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Must be open to receiving constructive criticism on teaching style and produced resource materials. Experience teaching ESL not necessary, but is a bonus. Punctual. You must arrange your own transportation, whether by public transit or private car, and be able to travel to our main locations in Arlington (Gates of Ballston Community Center, Arlington Mill Community Center, Syphax Education Center, Walter Reed Community Center). Free parking is available at all locations.

Benefits:

Great for anybody looking to go into the teaching or non-profit field.Hands on experience planning lessons and helping students achieve their career aims.
Hands on experience teaching ESOL to low-income adult immigrants in a local community rich with diversity.Work with a reputable, widely known organization.Capital Bikeshare Community Partner Membership


 Time Commitment: 15-25 hours/week. Flexible schedule, with ability to commit to teaching both morning (9-11am or 10am-noon) and evening classes (6:30-9pm). Some work can be done from home. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 3-month commitment. be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 3-month commitment.

This position is unpaid.

To apply, please send a resume and statement of interest to Micayla Burrows, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at micayla.burrows@apsva.us.

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Description: Are you interested in getting hands-on experience teaching ESL, helping immigrants achieve their career goals, and writing lesson plans while making a direct impact on the community? If so, the Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is looking for a Teaching and Curriculum Development Intern. Interning at REEP is a great way to serve low-income adult immigrants in a local community and strengthen community ties.

Our Mission: To provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington. Since its inception in 1975, REEP has helped more than 90,000 adult English language learners from more than 90 countries. Our students come to us with the general goal of improving English in order to adjust to American society, but our services impact their lives as learners, citizens, family members, and workers.

Our Vision: Our learners will be able to access and use information from a variety of sources, voice their ideas and concerns, act independently and continue learning in an ever-changing world.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend training sessions and shadow experienced ESL/ESOL teachers in the classroom. Substitute as a lead teacher in beginner- and intermediate-level ESL classes 1-3 times per week following a training period. Partner with a REEP program coordinator to write and review lesson plans for use by substitute teachers in Outreach Center classrooms. Attend training sessions to learn how to work with students to achieve their career goals through resume writing, job search and application fundamentals, as well as interview skills. Substitute as a job coach as needed. Update and maintain curriculum resource materials. Create needed materials. Prepare and present a workshop on a topic mutually agreed upon in cooperation with the program coordinator. Inventory teacher resources. Submit timesheets in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older. Excellent organization and planning skills. Able to work well independently. Take initiative. Must have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft products. Able to work well with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Must be open to receiving constructive criticism on teaching style and produced resource materials. Experience teaching ESL not necessary, but is a bonus. Punctual. You must arrange your own transportation, whether by public transit or private car, and be able to travel to our main locations in Arlington (Gates of Ballston Community Center, Arlington Mill Community Center, Syphax Education Center, Walter Reed Community Center). Free parking is available at all locations.

Benefits:

Great for anybody looking to go into the teaching or non-profit field.Hands on experience planning lessons and helping students achieve their career aims.
Hands on experience teaching ESOL to low-income adult immigrants in a local community rich with diversity.Work with a reputable, widely known organization.Capital Bikeshare Community Partner Membership


 Time Commitment: 15-25 hours/week. Flexible schedule, with ability to commit to teaching both morning (9-11am or 10am-noon) and evening classes (6:30-9pm). Some work can be done from home. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 3-month commitment. be reviewed on a rolling basis. Minimum 3-month commitment.

This position is unpaid.

To apply, please send a resume and statement of interest to Micayla Burrows, Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at micayla.burrows@apsva.us.

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22204

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Online Adult ESL Teacher

Purpose: Teach English to adults in REEP classes at community outreach classes online.

Duties:

Teach life skills English to primarily beginning-level students.Prepare lessons appropriate for the students’ proficiency level.Model natural, functional language for students.Attend training sessions and teacher meetings.Communicate with other volunteers and volunteer coordinator regarding
classes.

Qualifications:

Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.Interest in working with adult learners of English.Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Willingness to attend training sessions.Basic computer skills and willingness to learn online classroom functionality.Cross-cultural sensitivity.Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and teach one class per week (1.5-2 hours/week).
6-month commitment.
Additional time outside of class to communicate with other volunteers
and the volunteer coordinator, attend training sessions, and create lesson
plans.


Online (at home) Morning Classes: M, T, W, TH – 9:30am to 11:00am

Evening Classes: M, T, W, TH – 7:00pm to 8:30pm


Benefits:

Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.Explore teaching ESL as a profession.Meet people from different countries and cultures.Training opportunities.

Supervisor: REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Purpose: Teach English to adults in REEP classes at community outreach classes online.

Duties:

Teach life skills English to primarily beginning-level students.Prepare lessons appropriate for the students’ proficiency level.Model natural, functional language for students.Attend training sessions and teacher meetings.Communicate with other volunteers and volunteer coordinator regarding
classes.

Qualifications:

Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.Interest in working with adult learners of English.Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Willingness to attend training sessions.Basic computer skills and willingness to learn online classroom functionality.Cross-cultural sensitivity.Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and teach one class per week (1.5-2 hours/week).
6-month commitment.
Additional time outside of class to communicate with other volunteers
and the volunteer coordinator, attend training sessions, and create lesson
plans.


Online (at home) Morning Classes: M, T, W, TH – 9:30am to 11:00am

Evening Classes: M, T, W, TH – 7:00pm to 8:30pm


Benefits:

Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.Explore teaching ESL as a profession.Meet people from different countries and cultures.Training opportunities.

Supervisor: REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Adult ESL Teaching Assistant

Purpose: Assist REEP’s ESL teachers fulfill the mission of teaching lifeskills English that is needed to live and work in the U.S.
Duties: Assist teachers in the classroom and/or computer lab.
Model natural language for students.
Provide students with the opportunity to practice English.
Work with small groups of students or individuals on specific tasks as
requested by the teacher.

Qualifications: Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.
Interest in working with adult learners of English.
Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational,
and economic backgrounds.
Willingness to accept teacher’s guidance on working with ESL students.
Cross-cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: One class period (morning, afternoon, or evening) per week, three-month commitment required.

Locations: Syphax Education Center – 2110 Washington Blvd.
M, T, W, TH, F – 9:00am to 12:00pm
M, T, W, TH – 6:45pm to 9:00pm
T & TH – 1pm to 3pm
Arlington Mill Community Center – 909 S. Dinwiddie St.
M, T, W, TH – 6:30pm to 8:45pm

Benefits: Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.
Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.
Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.
Explore teaching ESL as a profession.
Meet people from different countries and cultures.
Training opportunities.

Supervisor: Classroom teacher and REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Purpose: Assist REEP’s ESL teachers fulfill the mission of teaching lifeskills English that is needed to live and work in the U.S.
Duties: Assist teachers in the classroom and/or computer lab.
Model natural language for students.
Provide students with the opportunity to practice English.
Work with small groups of students or individuals on specific tasks as
requested by the teacher.

Qualifications: Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.
Interest in working with adult learners of English.
Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational,
and economic backgrounds.
Willingness to accept teacher’s guidance on working with ESL students.
Cross-cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: One class period (morning, afternoon, or evening) per week, three-month commitment required.

Locations: Syphax Education Center – 2110 Washington Blvd.
M, T, W, TH, F – 9:00am to 12:00pm
M, T, W, TH – 6:45pm to 9:00pm
T & TH – 1pm to 3pm
Arlington Mill Community Center – 909 S. Dinwiddie St.
M, T, W, TH – 6:30pm to 8:45pm

Benefits: Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.
Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.
Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.
Explore teaching ESL as a profession.
Meet people from different countries and cultures.
Training opportunities.

Supervisor: Classroom teacher and REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22204

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Adult ESL Teacher

Purpose: Teach English to adults in REEP classes at community outreach centers.

Duties: Teach life skills English to primarily beginning-level students.
Prepare lessons appropriate for the students’ proficiency level.
Model natural, functional language for students.
Attend training sessions and teacher meetings.
Communicate with other volunteers and volunteer coordinator regarding
classes.

Qualifications: Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.
Interest in working with adult learners of English.
Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational,
and economic backgrounds.
Willingness to attend training sessions.
Cross-cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and teach one class per week (1.5-2 hours/week).
6-month commitment.
Additional time outside of class to communicate with other volunteers
and the volunteer coordinator, attend training sessions, and create lesson
plans.

Locations:

Arlington Mill Community Center, Morning Classes: M, T, W, TH 9:30am - 11:00am

Walter Reed Community Center, Morning Classes: T, TH 10:30am - 11:30am; Evening Classes M, W, TH, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Serrano Community Center, Evening Classes T, TH, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Benefits: Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.
Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.
Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.
Explore teaching ESL as a profession.
Meet people from different countries and cultures.
Training opportunities.

Supervisor: REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Purpose: Teach English to adults in REEP classes at community outreach centers.

Duties: Teach life skills English to primarily beginning-level students.
Prepare lessons appropriate for the students’ proficiency level.
Model natural, functional language for students.
Attend training sessions and teacher meetings.
Communicate with other volunteers and volunteer coordinator regarding
classes.

Qualifications: Fluency in English. Ability to speak well and articulate in English.
Interest in working with adult learners of English.
Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational,
and economic backgrounds.
Willingness to attend training sessions.
Cross-cultural sensitivity.
Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and teach one class per week (1.5-2 hours/week).
6-month commitment.
Additional time outside of class to communicate with other volunteers
and the volunteer coordinator, attend training sessions, and create lesson
plans.

Locations:

Arlington Mill Community Center, Morning Classes: M, T, W, TH 9:30am - 11:00am

Walter Reed Community Center, Morning Classes: T, TH 10:30am - 11:30am; Evening Classes M, W, TH, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Serrano Community Center, Evening Classes T, TH, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Benefits: Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to learn English.
Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S.
Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area.
Explore teaching ESL as a profession.
Meet people from different countries and cultures.
Training opportunities.

Supervisor: REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22204

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Adult ESL Job Coach Teaching Assistant

Purpose: Assist REEP’s ESL teachers fulfill the mission of teaching life skills English that is needed to live and work in the U.S. The job coach provides students in REEP’s adult ESL classes individualized support on a work-related goal.

Duties:

Meet with students in small groups or one-on-one sessions to understand their goals and ambitions. Develop effective job goals action plans for individual students. Show students how to utilize job search sites, create and edit resumes and cover letters, apply to jobs, and fill out job applications. Prepare job coaching participants for job interviews, including simulating interviews. Advise students who have not chosen a career path about potential professions and education programs. Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal information. Conduct internet and telephone research outside the job coaching session to support student preparations as needed, likely 1-3 hours per week. Often REEP students have education and career experience from foreign countries, and research is required to translate their credentials for use on their US resumes. Present the job coaching program to prospective students in a five-minute presentation at the start of the term. Summarize progress during job coaching sessions and share these summaries with Volunteer coordinator and classroom teachers via email and Google Slides. The summaries are to be written shortly after the job coaching session. Notify Volunteer Coordinator and Classroom Teacher in advance of any absences.

Qualifications:

Fluency in English. Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams and/or Google equivalents. Interest in working with adult learners of English. Desire to help students succeed in their job search. Experience writing and editing resumes and completing job applications. Knowledge of popular job search websites and interview etiquette. Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Willingness to attend training sessions. Excellent organization. Cross-cultural sensitivity. Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and lead a series of job coaching sessions one morning or evening per week (about 3 hours/week). 11-week commitment. Additional time outside of the job coaching session to communicate with other volunteers and the volunteer coordinator, conduct internet and telephone research, and attend training sessions.

Location: Syphax Education Center – 2110 Washington Blvd. Morning Sessions: M, T, W, TH, F – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Evening Sessions: M, T, W, TH – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Benefits:

Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to pursue a career. Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S. Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area. Explore job coaching as a profession. Meet people from different countries and cultures. Training opportunities.

Supervisor: Classroom teacher and REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Purpose: Assist REEP’s ESL teachers fulfill the mission of teaching life skills English that is needed to live and work in the U.S. The job coach provides students in REEP’s adult ESL classes individualized support on a work-related goal.

Duties:

Meet with students in small groups or one-on-one sessions to understand their goals and ambitions. Develop effective job goals action plans for individual students. Show students how to utilize job search sites, create and edit resumes and cover letters, apply to jobs, and fill out job applications. Prepare job coaching participants for job interviews, including simulating interviews. Advise students who have not chosen a career path about potential professions and education programs. Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal information. Conduct internet and telephone research outside the job coaching session to support student preparations as needed, likely 1-3 hours per week. Often REEP students have education and career experience from foreign countries, and research is required to translate their credentials for use on their US resumes. Present the job coaching program to prospective students in a five-minute presentation at the start of the term. Summarize progress during job coaching sessions and share these summaries with Volunteer coordinator and classroom teachers via email and Google Slides. The summaries are to be written shortly after the job coaching session. Notify Volunteer Coordinator and Classroom Teacher in advance of any absences.

Qualifications:

Fluency in English. Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams and/or Google equivalents. Interest in working with adult learners of English. Desire to help students succeed in their job search. Experience writing and editing resumes and completing job applications. Knowledge of popular job search websites and interview etiquette. Willingness to work with students from different cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Willingness to attend training sessions. Excellent organization. Cross-cultural sensitivity. Flexibility and patience necessary.

Time Commitment: Prepare for and lead a series of job coaching sessions one morning or evening per week (about 3 hours/week). 11-week commitment. Additional time outside of the job coaching session to communicate with other volunteers and the volunteer coordinator, conduct internet and telephone research, and attend training sessions.

Location: Syphax Education Center – 2110 Washington Blvd. Morning Sessions: M, T, W, TH, F – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Evening Sessions: M, T, W, TH – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Benefits:

Satisfaction of helping adults who are motivated to pursue a career. Ease transition of newcomers to life in the U.S. Share knowledge of the U.S. and the Washington metro area. Explore job coaching as a profession. Meet people from different countries and cultures. Training opportunities.

Supervisor: Classroom teacher and REEP Volunteer Coordinator

Apply: Fill out the REEP volunteer form

Nonprofit: Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22204

Allow Groups: No