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Hope CommUnity Center fosters diverse, empowered, learning communities engaged in personal and societal transformation. Through service and advocacy, we stand together with immigrants and others who are tenacious and courageous in the face of all systems of oppression.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Bilingual Volunteers needed for Service Learning Program
Bilingual Volunteers needed for Service Learning Program
Needed for:
- Data Entry
- Making phone calls to the community
- Preparing community members in telling their story
- Advocacy
- Research on current and new legislation and laws
- Preparation and cleaning before and after immersions
Adelante Caminantes Teachers and Teacher Assistant Volunteers
When: Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: In-person 800 S. Hawthorne Avenue Apopka 37203
Bilingual English and life skills instruction to students who have migrated to the United States unaccompanied by parents and/or guardians and wish to be successful in their classes within the educational system of Florida
Citizenship Teachers and Practice & Review Instructors
When: Classes are Tuesday evening 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Saturday from 9:00am to 11:00am
Where: Virtual classes
Responsibilities: Practice and Review Instructors: Virtual flexible schedule, working one-on-one with students preparing for their USCIS interview.
After School Tutoring (K-5 Tutors)
When: Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm.
Where: Virtual tutoring and in-person tutoring are being offered. 800 S. Hawthorne Avenue, Apopka, Fl 32703
Report to: Director of Academic Support and Academic Support Assistant.
Objective: To serve as a tutor to elementary school-aged children from a variety of social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds. Tutoring groups vary from one-on-one to small groups of 3 to 4 students. In-person tutoring will be conducted in a COVID-19 safe environment.
Virtual ESOL Teacher and Assistants
Responsibilities: To serve as a dedicated English teacher to adult students from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Responsibilities: Teaching English virtually to approximately 10 students 1 or 2 nights per week. HCC ESOL curriculum training and orientation to virtual platform.
Qualifications: Ability to connect and communicate respectfully and responsively with adults. Basic teaching or public speaking experience. Basic knowledge of English grammar and phonetics. Enthusiasm about incorporating students’ lives and knowledge into the curriculum. Openness to working with a variety of personalities with different life situations. Ability to ask for suggestions or help when needed. Reliable transportation.
Time Commitment: ESOL classes will occur 2 times per week, and each session is 2 hours long. Volunteers can commit to one or both days per week.
Notre Dame AmeriCorps – Apopka, a full-time service opportunity
Objective: Provide 11 months of community service helping students succeed in school and life, supporting adult learning, working with families in poverty.
- Earn $13,732 (about $900/month)
- Receive health insurance
- Get a childcare benefit, if qualified
- Earn Education Award (about $5,920)
Responsibilities:
- It depends on the site selected. This will be discussed in initial meetings.
Qualifications: Minimum 18 years old with high school diploma or actively working on GED
Time Commitment: About 35-40 hours per week.
Training and Meetings: Program begins in Sept 2019 with an orientation. Team members meet every 2 weeks for a day of training and leadership development.