Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Part of what makes Brooklyn's culture so unique is the wide range of immigrants from many parts of the world. Help these people practice English-speaking skills by leading small ESOL conversation groups.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate sources and materials for discussion.
Lead small conversation groups at selected BPL libraries, providing direction and facilitating focus on selected topics for discussion.
Conduct educational or interactive exercises with individuals and/or groups.
Promote the use of library resources by referring students to specialists at the Library, when appropriate.
Take attendance, reporting the total number of participants to the site supervisor after each shift.

A strong commitment to helping people learn to speak English.
A friendly and approachable manner.
Ability to get along with a diverse group of people.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to make a commitment of one two-hour shift per week, for a period of at least six months.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Brooklyn Public Library We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Teaching & Coaching This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Immigrants & Refugees Education & Schools 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 X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening Monthly Occasional Contact Person: Elizabeth Lewis, Director, Literacy Program & Volunteer Resources, (718) 230-2406, (email) View all organization contacts Address: Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 (See a map) Web Site: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Brooklyn Volunteer Shifts Flexible times.