English Language Partner
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Immigrant Centre Manitoba |
| Address: | 100 Adelaide St. Winnipeg MB R3A 0W2 |
| Website: | http://icmanitoba.com/ |
| Organizational Description: | |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Meet online or in person with their Language Partner for informal conversation classes Encourage and support learners Share general information about living in Winnipeg Provide information about Canadian life, culture and customs |
| Skills Required: | Long-time Canadian or established Immigrant Fluent in English with minimum CLB of 8 or equivalent Adult EAL/ESL teaching experience or certification (e.g. Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, CTESL) is an asset. Other teaching or tutoring experience is an asset Ability to work with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong time management and organization skills Patience For online classes - experience using Zoom |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime, Evening, Weekend 1.5 hours per week Minimum three-month commitment required One meeting per week minimum Shifts available on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays Online classes take place via Zoom In-person classes take place at the Immigrant Centre or off-site at a public location: e.g. library or coffee shop. Volunteers who want to meet with their partner off-site must provide a Police Record Certificate. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/8bddd02c-2206-4c05-a401-ecfc6ff67c4e/1 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2023 |
