Brooklyn Arab American Friendship Center has served the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn community for 20 years. We offer a small, nurturing environment where Arab immigrants and refugees can learn English for free, develop meaningful friendships, and bridge cross-cultural barriers.
Make a difference and share the love of Jesus Christ by teaching weekly ESL classes. Volunteers commit to teaching ONE class a week for the semester.
The Spring semester begins on Monday, January 13 and ends on Wednesday, June 18. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a vital contribution to the lives of others while exhibiting the presence of Jesus Christ.
Our Volunteer Needs: 3 female ESL teachers for Pre-Beginners and Beginners morning classes, 11:00 - 12:30 PM.
Qualifications:
- Heartfelt desire to build friendships and help Arabic Speakers learn English.
- Strong English-speaking skills are a must. No Arabic is required.
- Strong presentation and verbal skills (reading, writing, spelling, and speaking).
- Patient, enthusiastic, flexible, personable, and outgoing.
- Professional, dependable, and punctual.
- ESL teaching or other teaching experience is a plus but not required.
Class Times:
- Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Beginners and Advanced Beginners Classes for Women only)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Men and Women)
Screening Process:
- Volunteers must be 22 years old and over, complete an application form, agree with the Statement of Faith, and interview with the Director.
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