Homework Help Volunteer
Position Description
The Homework Help Volunteer will work with students individually or in small groups to meet a variety of needs. Our students often have questions about activities they do in class, finding extra English and Math practice, how to use their phones to study English, and laptop basics (typing & word processing). In addition to class-based needs, our students are also in need of assistance navigating systems like understanding mail and emails, listening to English voicemails, or making appointments. The Homework Help Volunteer would have the training, support, and materials to help students who come for aid.
Estimated hours/week:
1, minimum 3-month commitment
Worksite:
On-site at The International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55108
More Information
- Assist walk-in students with various needs.
- Using Institute provided laptops to practice typing skills and do online English and Math activities.
- Helping with English language practice using provided materials.
- Helping with Numeracy and Arithmatic practice using provided materials.
- Navigating systems like reading emails, mail, listening to voicemails, making appointments, etc.
- Track student attendance and report to the Education Manager.
- Communicate regularly with the lead teachers on student progress and expectations.
- Patience and willingness to learn about literacy learners
- Experience teaching or tutoring adult English language learners
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate via email
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to listen, talk, and learn with New Americans
- Comfortable communicating with Institute staff to find resources and share student needs
- Thursdays, 12 – 1 pm
- Minimum three month commitment
Volunteers must pass a background check and complete or have completed the Literacy Minnesota Volunteer Foundations Training. Please visit the Literacy Minnesota website for additional information.
Contact Us
Call or email us if you have questions about volunteering.
Kaela Schweisthal
Volunteer and Community Partnerships Manager
(651) 377-8663