Needs From: Belmont Office of Community-Engaged Learning and Service

At the end of every unit, NICE's Adult Education Program hosts a conversation class aimed at providing online students the opportunity to practice English in small groups or one-on-one settings. This is crucial for our students in developing confidence in conversational English.

Each class is facilitated by a trained ESL instructor who will guide volunteers and students through activities and conversation prompts. The class will be held over Zoom and will utilize breakout rooms. Classes can accommodate up to 30 volunteers, so this is a great opportunity for group volunteering.

Registration through NICE's volunteer platform is required: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/704364

At the end of every unit, NICE's Adult Education Program hosts a community conversation class aimed at providing students the opportunity to practice English in small groups or one-on-one settings. This is crucial for our students in developing confidence in conversational English.

Each class is facilitated by an ESL instructor who will provide volunteers and students with conversation prompts. Classes can accommodate 30-40 volunteers at each site, so this is a great opportunity for group volunteering.

Adult English classes are held at several sites throughout Nashville.  Providing childcare on-site removes barriers to attendance and allows our adult students the chance to continue their education.

Volunteers will provide supervision for children while their parents/caregivers attend the classes. The number of children attending varies week to week. Most children are between the ages of 0 and 5. Volunteers will serve alongside of a NICE staff member.

The Women's Sew & Chat is a 6 week long class for refugee and immigrant women focused on building community, strengthening connection and providing health education. Each class will be led by a sewing instructor and include a tea break where the NICE team will provide vital information on navigating healthcare, managing personal health and caring your mental well-being.

Volunteers will provide supervision for children while their mothers/caregivers attend the Sew & Chat. The number of children attending varies week to week. Most children are between the ages of 0 and 5. Volunteers will serve alongside of a NICE staff member

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic  community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full  potential now and for generations to come.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: WWW.EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS

Title of Position:Youth NAZA After-School Program Intern  

Purpose: NICE hosts a NAZA-funded after-school program for English Learners that  focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners.  

Commitment: 

Minimum:  15 hours/week 

Maximum: 25 hours/week  

Consistent availability Monday - Friday  between 10am-6pm; specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor.  

Duties:   

Create an atmosphere of care, trust, and safety by intentionally building  healthy relationships with middle school participants.  

Learn about instructional strategies used with English Learners, especially  those with significant cultural barriers from first generation families.  

Lead activities, such as stations, lessons, games, and special events that   

Encourage skill development Support the NAZA after-school program  

Assist in development of lessons and activities that address student specific  barriers  

Perform research around SIFE specific instructional strategies  

Support volunteers and staff in working directly with students, teachers, and  school administrators to offer quality services aligned with local school and   

classroom goals  

Research and contact local partners to host special events and field trips for  the program  

Assist in gathering data on the impact and effectiveness of the program  

Requirements:  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs  

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment  

Demonstrated effective communication skills  

Attention to detail and time management skills  

Preferences:  

• Experience working with diverse populations  

• Interest in child development, education, psychology, social work, nonprofit,  or related field  

Training:Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester  and end-of-semester performance evaluations.  

Location:Interns will be placed at one of the following schools as specified by the supervisor: Antioch Middle School, Margaret Allen Middle School, Wright Middle School

Supervisor:This position reports to the Youth Education Program Manager and/or Youth Education site staff.

Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org.