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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
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Mon. & Wed.,
3:00-6:00 PM*
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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.
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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 between 3-6 PM at an off-site location near the CIANA office in Astoria, Queens. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.
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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
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Location
Trinity Lutheran Community Rooms
31-17 37th Street
Astoria, NY 11103
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Time Commitment
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On-going; immediate hire (flexible)
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Mondays and Wednesdays
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Training/Support Provided
Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.
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***TO APPLY, or if you have any questions, please contact recruitment@cianainc.org.***
Afterschool Volunteer Tutor (virtual)
Remote
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Tues. & Thurs.,
3:00-6:00 PM*
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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.
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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.
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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
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Location
Virtual; work can be done from anywhere in the world!
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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
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Training/Support Provided
Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.
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***TO APPLY or if you have any questions, please contact recruitment@cianainc.org.