YMCA International Learning Center (YMCA ILC) AMERICORPS NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION PROGRAM
The NEW AMERICAN INTEGRATION PROGRAM (NAIP) is an AmeriCorps program administered by the MIRA Coalition, in partnership with English for New Bostonians. Up to 30 NAIP members will be placed at various community-based organizations across Massachusetts to address barriers to economic empowerment among immigrants and refugees by focusing their service on job readiness training (including ESOL instruction) and/or citizenship services (including application assistance and civics instruction). Additional add-on services include volunteer coordinator and community service support.
About YMCA International Learning Center Boston: The YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body and spirit of individuals and families in our communities. We welcome men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths and cultures.
Service Focus: Job Readiness and/or Job Placement Services; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instruction; Volunteer Recruitment and Management
Service Role Summary: the volunteer coordinator will change the lives of our adult immigrant language learners and job seekers by connecting them to volunteer tutors and community resources, guiding them through leadership projects, and teaching language and technology classes.
Service Location: Boston (downtown)
Service Schedule: 40 hours per week, some evenings and Saturdays required. Members commit to full-time service from September 4, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Recruit and orient 100+ community volunteers at fair booths, special events, and online
o Connect over 200 students with volunteers to receive personalized tutoring
o Substitute and teach English language and other classes for adult immigrants
o Travel at least once/month for NAIP member meetings;
o Make a full-time, 11-month commitment
MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Help those interested complete the application process
o Answer questions about YMCA ILC programs at the front desk or at resource fairs