Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Our Telephone Language Companion volunteers help Russian emigres from the former Soviet Union gain proficiency in the English language through weekly telephone calls. Calls are made from the volunteer's home, office or cell phone and can range from 5 - 10 minutes one to three times a week. Knowledge of the Russian language is not necessary. Receiving a call from an English speaking volunteer can help new emigres improve language skills, eliminate "telephone phobia" and prepare for their citizenship exam. A minimum 3-month commitment is required.

Fluent English speakers necessary
No formal teaching education necessary

This opportunity is sponsored by: Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Senior Citizens Welcome Teens Welcome Contact Person: Volunteer Services, (212) 632-4687, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 120 West 57th St. New York, NY 10019 (See a map) Web Site: http://www.jbfcs.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island Volunteer Shifts Make calls from the convenience of your home phone, office phone or cell phone. Call your match up to three times a week for 5 to 10 minute phone calls, arrange a schedule that works for you.

5 Overall Experience   
Life Changing

posted by JAY726 on January 10, 2006