Teacher, Computer Classes

Position: Teacher, Basic Computer Classes

Organization

Welcome Place (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc.)

Organizational Description

Welcome Place promotes and supports the resettlement and protection of refugees and offers a range of services that welcome and assist refugee newcomers with their settlement into Canadian society. We are centrally located, close to public transportation, and wheelchair accessible. We offer services in over 20 languages.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity

Description of Duties

• Facilitate basic computer classes for adults and teach the participants.
• Participants are newcomers to Canada and have various first languages.
• Computer classes take place in person at 521 Bannatyne Avenue.

Skills Required

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge/skills of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Comfortable using technology including internet and Zoom.
• Familiar with general computer usage.
• Interested in and enjoy working with newcomers.
• Comfortable working with people who speak various levels of English.
• Comfortable working with people from various cultural backgrounds.
• Have a passion to share skills and have a positive impact on the lives of others.
• Dependable and reliable.

Skills Gained/Related Careers

• Opportunity to put knowledge into practice.
• Opportunity to network and help others.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills.

Eligibility

Age: 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+.

Time Commitment

Daytime, Evening;
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Must be available for at least one 2‑hour session per week for 3 to 6 months.

Location

Winnipeg.

Requirements

Criminal record check:
Yes. Child abuse registry check:
Yes. Cost reimbursement:
Yes.

Availability

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
General populace.

Organization Benefits

Organization will provide: A letter of reference, Certificate of recognition.

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Indigenous Acknowledgement

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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