Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Work with adults whose levels range from non-readers to mid-level to improve their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills

Meet with small groups of students for at least three hours a week at a center

OR

Help high-beginning to intermediate level English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) practice their speaking and listening skills

Meet with groups of up to ten students for at least one ninety-minute conversation session a week

Plan lessons to connect learning to life using real life materials such as checks, job applications and product labels

Provide sessions that vary in content and technique, utilizing professional support, training and resources

Incorporate technology into group activities and projects for students to develop computer literacy skills

Participate in additional learning activities and projects

Have a high school diploma or higher
Adhere to the program philosophy
Attend all required volunteer training
Commit at least three months to the program
Speak English fluently
Have patience, flexibility, and desire to help

This opportunity is sponsored by: Queens Library Adult Learner Program This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X Evening X X X Monthly Occasional Contact Person: Mara Raizer, Adult Learning Center Coordinator, (718) 480-4263, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 91-14 Merrick Blvd., 6th Floor Jamaica, NY 11432 (See a map) Directions: From Manhattan and Points West Take the Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway East. Exit Grand Central at Parsons Boulevard. Ride along service road to traffic light (Parsons Boulevard). Turn right; continue south to Hillside Avenue. Make a left turn onto Hillside and continue to Merrick Boulevard. Turn right onto Merrick. Drive two blocks down, the Central Library entrance is between 89th and 90th Avenues. For directions from other locations please contact the Central Library Information Desk at 718-990-0778   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: F train to the 169th Street station ,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: Numerous buses go to the 165th Street Bus Terminal, 1 minute walk Details where opportunity can also be performed This opportunity can also be performed in these locations: Zip codes: 11101,   11105,   11355,   11373,   11432,   11434,   11693 Web Site: http://www.queenslibrary.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Queens Volunteer Shifts Mondays through Saturdays. Times vary. Certain days timeslot is between 10-6 PM and other days between 10 or 12-8 PM. There are 7 Centers located in various locations throughout Queens.