Opportunities From: Catholic Charities of Central Florida Volunteer Program

Volunteer Job Description

 
Position Title: Teacher Aid / Assistant

 

Program: Catholic Charities Comprehensive Refugee Program

 

Responsibilities:

·     Commit to visiting the classroom at least once before starting volunteering and contacting the Program Manager for the first visit. 

·     Help to improve English skills.

·     Reinforce lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups.

·     Provides support to the lead teacher in charge of a classroom. 

·     Assist in improving computer literacy if needed.

·     Record hours on Get Connected (volunteer website). Always sign in and sign out.

·     Arrive at least 15 minutes before the class starts.

·     Contact the Program Manager to share information in case of any questions or concerns. 

 

Qualifications:

·     A willingness to interact with adults from diverse cultures.

·     Needs to work patiently with people with limited English ability.

·     Need to be fingerprinted and have a security clearance completed with Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the Department of Children and Families.

·     Must be 18 or older

 

Training: 

·     The Teacher Aid/Assistant must attend a brief orientation at the Catholic Charities office and meet or talk with the Program Manager before meeting with the class.

 

Scheduling: 

·    This is a programmed schedule, and depending on the location, we will send messages when the opportunities are available. Volunteers should inform the Program Manager when they decide to stop volunteering.

 

Benefits:

·        Making new friends from another country.

·        Exploring a new culture and new language.

·        Assisting an adult in transitioning to a new language and country.

Volunteer Job Description

 

 Position Title: Front Desk/Chaperone at Cristo Rey High School for ESL Program

 

    Program: Catholic Charities – Comprehensive Refugee Program

                    ESL at Cristo Rey High School

                    6039 S. Rio Grande Ave.

                    Orlando, FL. 32809

 

    Responsibilities for Volunteers include but are not limited to:

 

·       Assist with the walk-in process for the ESL students as they come in.

·       Open and close the door for the staff and students.

·       Contact the supervisor to share information about students' inquiries or in case of any questions or concerns.

·       Record hours on Get Connected (volunteer website) at the end of each month or report hours to the Case Manager or Director.

·       Comply with established standards of ethics and confidentiality.

 

      Qualifications:

 

·       Preferred language (Spanish, English, Creole)

·       High School Diploma preferred. Customer service work experience is a plus.

·       Needs to be able to work patiently with people with limited English ability.

·       Will need to be fingerprinted and have a security clearance completed.

·       Must be 18 or older.

·       Ability to solve and deal effectively with a variety of situations.

·       Ability to communicate respectfully with employees, clients, and community members.

·       Ability to work with culturally diverse staff and clients.

·       Must be self-motivated to do tasks as needed.

 

    Training:

·        Meet with Cristo Rey Deacon for training.

 

    Scheduling:

·        Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

·        We can make an alternative week's schedule.

 

    Benefits:

·       Social Service and Volunteering can provide you with a sense of purpose, community, and happiness, and improve your mental and physical health.

 

**All information is subject to change according to spec

Volunteer Job Description

 

Position Title: Adult Education Clerk

 

Program: Catholic Charities – Comprehensive Refugee Program/ ESL-Adult Education

 

Responsibilities for Volunteers include but are not limited to:

 ·       Assist the ESL Manager.

·       Answer calls and return client phone calls. 

·       Providing information/resources to clients/participants by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

·       Help the ministry by carrying out clerical tasks such as filing, data entry on the computer, and organizing/labeling files.

·       Participate in outreach activities as needed.

·       Accurately document client information.

·       Scan and file accordingly.

·       Providing information to supervisor co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

·       Record hours on Get Connected (volunteer website) at the end of each month or report hours to the Case Manager or Director.

·       Comply with established standards of ethics and confidentiality.

 

Qualifications:

 ·       Preferable language (Spanish, English, Creole)

·       High School Diploma preferred. Customer service, administrative, or social work experience is a plus.

·       Willingness to interact with people from different cultures.

·       Needs to work patiently with people with limited English ability.

·       Will need to be fingerprinted with the Diocese of Orlando and the Department of Child and Families and complete a security clearance.

·       Must be 18 or older.

·       Ability to communicate respectfully with employees, clients, and community members.

·       Ability to work with culturally diverse staff and clients.

·       Must be self-motivated to do tasks as needed.

 

Training:

·       Before meeting with the clients, attend a brief orientation at the Catholic Charities office; meet or talk with the program manager.

 

Scheduling:

·       This is flexible and should be decided by the manager.

 

Benefits:

·       Provide service to others.

·       Work with co-workers in a friendly environment.

·       Volunteering can give you a sense of purpose, community, and happiness and improve your mental and physical health.

 

**All information may be subject to change according to the specific needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Job Description

 

Position Title: Family Member Mentor Assistant

Program: Catholic Charities Refugee Youth Program

 

Responsibilities for Mentors:

·       Visit refugee youth with adult mentor at their home or at public places like libraries, school media centers, cafeterias, or parks to conduct tutoring.   

·       Commit one hour per week to assist the mentor in teaching/tutoring English skills (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, conversational English). Tutoring could be either face-to-face or via online platform e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Team, or Google Classroom

·       Commit to a 6-month or more volunteering period with the assigned refugee youth.

·       Assist the adult mentor with the youth homework and/or school projects if needed.

·       Assist the adult mentor with the youth's core subjects, such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

·       Assist the adult mentor in helping the youth become technically savvy, i.e., familiar with smartphones and different Apps.

·       Regularly communicate with the youth’s parents and case manager to update them on the progress and report if there are concerns or issues.

·       Record volunteer hours in Get Connected (volunteer website) and send them to the case manager at the end of each month.

Qualifications:

·       Refugee Youth Mentor Assistant Volunteers must be at least 15 years old.

·       Bilingual (either Spanish or Haitian Creole) is particularly useful, but not necessary.

·       Desire to make a difference in the life of refugee youth in a positive way.

·       Respect refugee family, their path, language, and culture and must maintain personal information be kept confidential.

·       Understanding and empathy of the struggle youth are experiencing.

·       Patience when teaching youth with limited English proficiency.

·       Background checked/fingerprinted for security clearance.

 

Training:

·       Completes Safety Environment Certification and Passes Fingerprinting/BackgroundCheck(s) with the Diocese of Orlando and DCF.

·       Participates in Training and Orientation. Receive Guidelines on Mentoring Activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Job Description

 

Position Title: Refugee Tutor

 

Program: Catholic Charities Refugee Youth Program

 

Responsibilities for Tutors:

 ·        Visit refugee youth at home or public places like libraries, school media centers, cafeterias, or parks to conduct tutoring.

·        Commit one hour per week to teach/tutor English skills (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, conversational English). Tutoring could be either face-to-face or via an online platform, e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Team, or Google Classroom

·        Commit to a 6-month or more volunteering period with one refugee youth.

·        Assist youth with homework and/or school projects if needed.

·        Assist youth with core subjects such as English, Math, Science and Social Studies

·        Assist youth with preparation for state assessment test/SAT/ACT

·        Assist youth with GED preparation if applicable.

·        Assist youth in becoming technically savvy, i.e., familiar with smartphones and different Apps.

·        Regularly communicate with the youth’s parents and case manager to update them on the progress and report if there are concerns or issues.

·        Record volunteer hours in Get Connected (volunteer website) and send them to the case manager at the end of each month.

 

Qualifications:

·        Refugee Youth Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. He/she must have

·        High School Diploma, associate, or bachelor’s degree

·        Bilingual (either Spanish or Haitian Creole) is beneficial but not necessary.

·        Teaching experience or willingness to teach refugee youth English and (if necessary) other subjects.

·        Desire to make a difference in the life of refugee youth in a positive way.

·        Respect refugee families, their path, language, and culture, and maintain personal information to be kept confidential.

·        Understanding and empathy of the struggle youth are experiencing.

·        Patience when teaching youth with limited English proficiency.

·        Background checked/fingerprinted for security clearance.

·        Attended video training on safety via Catholic Charities Volunteer Training Link.

 

Training:

·        Completes Safety Certification and Passes Fingerprinting/Background Check(s) with the Diocese of Orlando and the Department of Child and Families

·         Participates in Training and Orientation. Receiving Guidelines on Mentoring Activities.

 

 

 

Volunteer Job Description

 
Position Title: ESL Volunteer Teacher

Program: Catholic Charities Comprehensive Refugee Program

Responsibilities:

.      Substitute teachers perform the instructional and classroom management processes for teachers who are absent for a day or more extended periods. 

.      Commit to visiting the classroom at least once before starting volunteering and contact the Program Manager for the first visit. ·

.      Take attendance, do a lesson plan, and explain the homework.

.      Candidates need to be flexible in their availability.

.      Academic support 

.      Assist in improving computer literacy if needed.

.      Record hours on Get Connected (volunteer website). Always sign in and sign out.

.      Arrive at least 15 minutes before the class starts. 

.      Contact the Program Manager to share information in case of any questions or concerns. 

 

Qualifications:

.      Have a bachelor’s degree in education.

.      Certification in TESOl.

.      A willingness to interact with youth from diverse cultures.

.      Needs to be able to work patiently with adults with limited English ability.

.      Need fingerprinted with Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the Department of Children and Families.

 

Training: 

.      Before volunteering, the teacher must attend a brief orientation at the Catholic Charities office and meet or talk with the program manager. Teachers must complete a Certification with CASAS.

 

Scheduling: 

.     This is a programmed schedule, and depending on the location, we will send messages when the opportunities are available. Volunteers should inform the Program Manager when you decide to stop volunteering.

 

Benefits:

·      Making new friends from another country

·      Exploring a new culture and new language

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Volunteer Job Description

 
Position Title: Teacher Aid / Assistant

 

Program: Catholic Charities Comprehensive Refugee Program

 

Responsibilities:

·     Commit to visiting the classroom at least once before starting volunteering and contacting the Program Manager for the first visit. 

·     Help to improve English skills.

·     Reinforce lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups.

·     Provides support to the lead teacher in charge of a classroom. 

·     Assist in improving computer literacy if needed.

·     Record hours on Get Connected (volunteer website). Always sign in and sign out.

·     Arrive at least 15 minutes before the class starts.

·     Contact the Program Manager to share information in case of any questions or concerns. 

 

Qualifications:

·     A willingness to interact with adults from diverse cultures.

·     Needs to work patiently with people with limited English ability.

·     Need to be fingerprinted and have a security clearance completed with Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the Department of Children and Families.

·     Must be 18 or older

 

Training: 

·     The Teacher Aid/Assistant must attend a brief orientation at the Catholic Charities office and meet or talk with the Program Manager before meeting with the class.

 

Scheduling: 

·    This is a programmed schedule, and depending on the location, we will send messages when the opportunities are available. Volunteers should inform the Program Manager when they decide to stop volunteering.

 

Benefits:

·        Making new friends from another country.

·        Exploring a new culture and new language.

·        Assisting an adult in transitioning to a new language and country.

Volunteer Job Description

 
Position Title: Teacher Aid / Assistant

 

Program: Catholic Charities Comprehensive Refugee Program

 

Responsibilities:

·     Commit to visiting the classroom at least once before starting volunteering and contacting the Program Manager for the first visit. 

·     Help to improve English skills.

·     Reinforce lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups.

·     Provides support to the lead teacher in charge of a classroom. 

·     Assist in improving computer literacy if needed.

·     Record hours on Get Connected (volunteer website). Always sign in and sign out.

·     Arrive at least 15 minutes before the class starts.

·     Contact the Program Manager to share information in case of any questions or concerns. 

 

Qualifications:

·     A willingness to interact with adults from diverse cultures.

·     Needs to work patiently with people with limited English ability.

·     Need to be fingerprinted and have a security clearance completed with Catholic Charities of Central Florida and the Department of Children and Families.

·     Must be 18 or older

 

Training: 

·     The Teacher Aid/Assistant must attend a brief orientation at the Catholic Charities office and meet or talk with the Program Manager before meeting with the class.

 

Scheduling: 

·    This is a programmed schedule, and depending on the location, we will send messages when the opportunities are available. Volunteers should inform the Program Manager when they decide to stop volunteering.

 

Benefits:

·        Making new friends from another country.

·        Exploring a new culture and new language.

·        Assisting an adult in transitioning to a new language and country.