Working with English Language Learners

 

These placements involve working with people who do not speak English, such as teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) or other language tutoring.

Centro Cultural

  • Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
  • Phone: 503-992-1556 (voicemail)
  • Email: centroinfo@centrocultural.org
  • Time of year: Summer
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 708, Cornelius, OR 97113
  • Website: http://www.centrocultural.org/
 

Since 1972, Centro Cultural of Washington Country has served Latino families with an ever-growing range of programs designed to create self-sufficient, engaged, and active citizens. It facilitates mutual empowerment, cultural exchange, friendship, and community across cultural boundaries. Located in Cornelius, it provides programs that address hunger, educational needs, conditions of life (especially among camp workers), and cultural activities. Students may be involved in any of these programs. There are also opportunities to tutor people with their ESL course work; knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required.

JHS Hurtado Center

  • Contact: Ms. Andrea Casey
  • Email: acasey@jesuitportland.org
  • Phone: 503-291-5496
  • Time of year: School Year
  • Location: Jesuit High School (Xavier Hall)

This program is available to adults living in Jesuit's local community who are learning English language skills or preparing to take the citizenship exam. Classes are held each two evenings a week from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Jesuit High, for 10-week terms. Click here for details about the program. For volunteer applications or additional information, see Ms. Casey.

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) – Migrant Head Start

  • Contact: Walter Kalinowski, Director of Human Resources
  • Phone: 503-570-1110
  • Email: walter.kalinowski@ocdc.net
  • Time of year: Summer
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2780, 9140 SW Pioneer Court Suite E, Wilsonville, OR 97070
  • Website: http://www.ocdc.net/

Volunteers are needed to work with children from migrant families, helping them to learn English and to learn about classroom and playground structure. Volunteers will be very hands on with the kids, reading, running activities, and supervising playtime.