Helping adult refugees & immigrants learn English & become
U.S. Citizens

Volunteer

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Complete an information form
Email it to Cecilia Walsh or send it to: St. James ESL 804 Ninth Ave
Seattle WA 98104

Current Opportunities

On-Going Opportunities

ESL Tutors

Provide English language instruction and cross-cultural orientation in an on-site tutoring room or at an off-site community location.

Citizenship Tutors

Provide English language instruction based on U.S. History and Civics to help students prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam.

St. James ESL Tutors must be:

At least 18 years of age
Fluent in English
Able to tutor twice a week
Available to make a 6-month commitment

Non-Instructional Volunteer Positions

Advisory Board^recruiting

2-year commitment / Hours per month and week vary Meet monthly with Advisory Board to develop and monitor strategic plans, organize and implement fundraising efforts, provide professional consultation, and oversee continuous improvement.

Lesson Planner

6 hours per month/flexible Use your professional experience as an ESL Teacher or TESOL student to provide tutors with lesson planning techniques and applications.

Student Assessment Volunteer

Hours: Flexible/Varies Meet with students quarterly to assess their learning level using the CASAS testing material.

Volunteer Recruiter

4 hours a week Assist staff with volunteer recruitment including posting ads online, attending volunteer fairs and making presentations at community centers and libraries.

Office Volunteer

2 hours a week Provide administrative support to office staff by answering the phone, doing data entry, stuffing envelopes, responding to emails, making copies.

Research Assistant

2-6 hours per week Assist the St. James ESL Program in various research projects.

Internships/Service Learning

We are sometimes able to offer these positions to students whose needs and interests match those of the community we serve.