Saturday, October 28, 2006

Blogging 24+ Ways to Make a Difference - LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES @ Cabrini Immigrant Services


Blogging 24+ Ways to Make a Difference - LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES @ Cabrini Immigrant Services is part of a series entitled: "Blogging 24+ ways to make a difference on Make A Difference Day and year-round." The local and international volunteer opportunities included in this series were compiled by:

Shannon Cobb, Deputy Director, The Volunteer Center of United W ay
280 N. Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY10530, USA
TEL (01) 914-227-9313 / FAX (01) 914-948-3032
www.volunteer-center.org/

Agency Information:

  • Agency Name: Cabrini Immigrant Services
  • Agency Address: 21 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 USA
  • Mission: Provide broad based essential services to immigrants, refugees, asylees and other newcomers in the Rivertowns of Westchester County.

Contact Information:

  • Contact Name: Provide broad based essential services to immigrants, refugees, asylees and other newcomers in the Rivertowns of Westchester County.
  • Contact Title: English Language Coordinator
  • Contact Email: mmcgowan1 AT aol DOT com
  • Contact Phone: (01) 914-674-1937
  • Web Site: www.cabrinifoundation.org/

Job(s) Listed By Above Agency:

1) Job Title: Youth VolunteerTutor

Job Location: Dobbs Ferry
  • Job Description: Help tutor kids after school. Peer tutors are needed to help with different course work,especially related to English as a Second Language. Youth volunteers are needed during the school year on weekday afternoons.
  • Minimum Age for Volunteer: 14
  • Minimum Age for youth accompanied by a parent or chaperone: 14
  • Other Qualifications:
  • Training Provided:
  • Time Range of Job: Ongoing
  • Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Times Available: Afternoon
  • 2) Job Title: ESL Tutor

    • Job Location: Dobbs Ferry
    • Job Description: Work one-on-one with someone learning English as a second language. Teach, support and guide someone as they learn English. Training is provided. Volunteers are recruited throughout the year. Work hours are flexible.
    • Minimum Age for Volunteer: 14
    • Minimum Age for youth accompanied by a parent or chaperone: 14
    • Other Qualifications:
    • Training Provided:
    • Time Range of Job: Ongoing
    • Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Times Available: All, Morning, Afternoon, Evening ###

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