The Neighborhood House and the NRV Technology Center are seeking a number of volunteers to help out in the Technology Center. The current needs are described below. If you are able to help out in any way, please contact Heidi at heidiv@NHWA.org.
RIA (Refuge and Immigrant Assistance) Classroom Volunteer
Neighborhood House is looking for motivating and enthusiastic volunteers to provide individual support, assistance to the instructor, and other general classroom support for a beginning ESL and computer skills, job preparedness training program. RIA focuses on providing foundational English and computer skills, job application skills and basic job skills to newly arrived refugees. This is a great opportunity to make a difference by working with a diverse, friendly, and driven group of English-language learning adults. Volunteers must be patient and tolerant. Volunteers for this position will need to be available at the New Rainier Vista Neighborhood House on Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30.
Digital Connectors Classroom Volunteer
Neighborhood House is looking for enthusiastic and encouraging volunteers to engage with talented youth in the Digital Connectors program. Students enrolled in the program receive intensive technology training, as well as leadership and workplace skills. The primary goals of Digital Connectors are to bridge the digital divide and encourage participants to engage in their community’s through sharing their new technology knowledge. Classroom volunteers provide individual support to students, assistance to the instructor, and provide other general classroom support. This is a great opportunity to opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth by working with a diverse, friendly, and motivated group of young adults ages 15 to 21. Volunteers must be patient and tolerant. Volunteers for this position will need to be available at the New Rainier Vista Neighborhood House on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5 to 7:30 PM. A commitment through June 2011 is preferred.
Afternoon Open Lab Volunteer
The Technology Center at Rainier Vista is looking for volunteers to assist during the afternoon open lab, M-Th from 3:00-6 PM and F from 3:00-5 PM. Volunteers in the technology center during open lab will assist lab staff in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for participants of all ages and cultures. Volunteers may help students in the computer lab with homework, learning the basics of computers, and other computer related tasks. Volunteers will also assist in enforcing operating procedures and rules with youth, adults, programs and the larger community. Volunteers for this position will need to be available at the New Rainier Vista Neighborhood House during weekday afternoons and early evenings. A commitment of two to three days a week is preferred for a years time, but not required.
Volunteer Instructor for Beginning Computer Classes
Are you interested in leading a beginning computer based class geared towards providing low income residents training towards increased technology, job and language skills? Examples of possible course offerings include: beginning ESL, resume writing, online job applications, and financial literacy classes. Individuals from multiple backgrounds are sought for this position. Previous experience teaching English-learners is sought, but not required. Possible times for classes are mid-day weekdays..
Seattle Central Intermediate ESL Classroom Volunteer
Rainier Vista’s Tech Center needs enthusiastic and encouraging volunteers to provide individual support, assistance to the instructor, and other general classroom support for an intermediate ESL course focused on writing and technology. This is a great opportunity to volunteer with a diverse, friendly, and driven group of English-language learners comprised of refugees and immigrants. Volunteers must be patient and tolerant. The course is being offered free to participants and is hosted in partnership with Seattle Central Community College. Volunteers for this position will need to be available at the New Rainier Vista Neighborhood House on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 to 8 PM.
Entries (RSS)