Overview

The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking in-person volunteer tutors for our Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2024-2025 school year, Fall semester (September-December). Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.

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Position Description

Volunteer Tutors will support CIANA's Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5 and/or middle school students in Grades 6-8. Homework help sessions are conducted in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm-5:30pm at an off-site location (see address below) near the CIANA office in Astoria, Queens. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.

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Qualifications

• Passionate, committed, engaging!

• Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required

• Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred

• Volunteers must be available on Wednesdays between 4-5:30pm through June 2024

• Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application

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Location

36-12 34th Avenue, 3rd Floor

Astoria, NY 11106

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Time Commitment

• On-going; immediate hire (flexible)

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 4pm-5:30pm

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Training/Support Provided

Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.

Overview

The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Education Team is seeking virtual volunteer tutors for our Afterschool Tutoring Program for the 2024-2025 school year, Fall semester. (September-December). Volunteer tutors will be great role models for our students by supporting them in completing their homework and strengthening their academic skills.

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Position Description

Volunteer Tutors will support CIANA's Afterschool Program by offering one-on-one or small group homework help to elementary school students in Grades 1-5 and/or middle school students in Grades 6-8. Homework help sessions are conducted via Google Meets between 3-6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteer tutors may also be used as substitutes for other volunteers at times.

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Qualifications

• Passionate, committed, engaging!

• Experience in working with children is preferred, but not required

• Background in mathematics and/or English is preferred

• Stable internet connection

• Gmail account

• Volunteers must be available on both Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 2024

• Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application

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Location

Virtual; work can be done from anywhere in the world!

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Time Commitment

• On-going; immediate hire (flexible)

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5-hour tutoring sessions between the hours of 3pm-6pm

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Training/Support Provided

Volunteers will undergo a brief and mandatory training with CIANA staff.

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.

Overview

CIANA is looking for a volunteer instructor to teach our beginner English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults in the morning. Our classes are typically attended by 10-15 students whose English proficiency ranges from none to basic. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Materials can be provided, you are also welcome to use your own.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum

• Facilitate lessons and practical English in a fun and accessible way

• Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution

• Assist in tracking student needs and progress

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Requirements

• Consistent availability 

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets)

• Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods

• Motivated to help students achieve their goals

• Competent in and respectful of cultural differences

• Passionate about advancing immigrant rights

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Bonus Points

• Students enrolled in a CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL program, or a retired teacher

• Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Spanish, Arabic, French, or Bengali)

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Location

36-12 34th Avenue, 3rd Floor

Astoria, NY 11106

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Time Commitment

​Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm

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Compensation

Unpaid

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.

Overview

CIANA is looking for a volunteer instructor to teach our virtual intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults in the morning. Our classes are typically attended by 10-15 students with intermediate English proficiency. You must be comfortable managing a diverse group of students and facilitating fun and interactive activities. Materials can be provided, you are also welcome to use your own.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver English lessons that incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening components based on a curriculum

• Facilitate lessons and practical English in a fun and accessible way

• Collaborate with other ESL teachers on lesson development and execution

• Assist in tracking student needs and progress

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Requirements

• Consistent availability 

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets)

• Charismatic, dynamic, and interactive instruction methods

• Motivated to help students achieve their goals

• Competent in and respectful of cultural differences

• Passionate about advancing immigrant rights

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Bonus Points

• Students enrolled in a CELTA, TESOL, or TEFL program, or a retired teacher

• Fluency or bilingualism in another language (especially Spanish, Arabic, French, or Bengali)

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Location

Virtual

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Time Commitment

​Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm

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Compensation

Unpaid

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.

 Overview

The Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans (CIANA) Case Management team provides job assistance, housing assistance, and public benefits application support, as well as referrals to other community and public resources. Our Case Management team is looking for highly personable, persistent, and detail-oriented Case Management Volunteers proficient in Arabic and/or French to assist our Case Managers with clients who speak these languages.

About CIANA

The Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans, Inc. (CIANA) is a social services organization that works to integrate new immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Latin America into the socioeconomic and civic life of American society while maintaining pride in their cultural heritage.

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Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm new appointments with clients

• Facilitate correspondence between CIANA, clients, and outside agencies

• Complete general intake forms for new clients

• Assist with case working appointments and aid in interpretation for French and/or Arabic speaking clients

• Maintain and organize case management spreadsheets, database, and digital files

• Organize and maintaining up-to-date digital files

• Attend virtual trainings and coalition meetings with Case Manager and/or client

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Qualifications

• This volunteer position is for undergraduate students (with at least two years completed) or graduate students

• Proficiency in French and/or Arabic

• Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Phone-banking

  • Research

  • Organization and filing

  • Counseling or customer service

  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite, especially Excel/Sheets

  • Knowledge of public benefits

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Location

36-12 34th Avenue

Astoria, NY 11106

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Time Commitment

• Regular schedule required

• 15-20 hours per week during CIANA office hours (10am-6pm)

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Compensation

This is an unpaid volunteer position.

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To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to recruitment@cianainc.org.