Empower Adult Learners Through Literacy - Become a Volunteer Teacher!
Join BEACON for English Language & Literacy in making a life-changing impact! Literacy transforms lives by providing adults with the essential skills they need for everyday tasks such as reading prescriptions, securing employment, assisting their children with homework, pursuing higher education, and even becoming U.S. citizens.
Opportunity Description: We are seeking dedicated volunteers to teach adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). No prior second language or teaching experience is required. As a volunteer, you'll receive free, professional-level training to equip you for this rewarding role.
Key Details:
- This is a professional-level volunteer opportunity.
- Volunteers teach once (or twice) a week for 12 weeks.
- Volunteers must be willing to lesson plan beyond the book (using materials provided by BEACON) to create an engaging, dynamic classroom environment with additional practice and conversation.
Class Dates: March 18 – June 6
Class Days/Times:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Locations:
- Manassas Presbyterian Church (8201 Ashton Ave, Manassas)
- Manassas Baptist Church (8730 Sudley Rd, Manassas)
- Bethel Lutheran Church (8712 Plantation Ln, Manassas)
- Manassas Park Community Center (99 Adams St, Manassas Park)
How to Get Involved:
Learn more about becoming a trained volunteer teacher and being part of our empowering team. Attend a Volunteer Information Session (Sign up here: Volunteer Information Session) before February 10!
For further information about this exciting and rewarding opportunity, please contact smazzaro@osbva.org. You can also connect with us on Facebook and explore our website at www.beaconliteracy.org!
Join us in making a difference through literacy!
