Refugee Transitions (RT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting refugee and immigrant families in becoming self-sufficient in the United States. We provide home-based services to help these families attain the English language, life, job and academic skills they need to succeed in their new communities. We currently offer our services in San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay.
Refugee Transitions partners with Oakland International High School to offer structured after-school tutoring support to help students with homework, language acquisition, academic skill-building and social adjustment. All students attending Oakland International High School are English Language Learners who have immigrated to the U.S. in the past four years. Most are low-income. This school, which opened its doors in the Fall of 2007, is a dynamic, supportive and engaging learning environment for youth, teachers and volunteers alike. Students speak over 20 languages and hail from over 40 countries.
We need tutors for the new semester!
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT Tutors commit to working one consistent day each week for the duration of one semester Tutoring takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-5:00, and on Wednesdays from 12:30-3:30.
You must attend a mandatory Orientation/Training session - for upcoming dates, see our calendar at http://www.reftrans.org/calendar. RSVP is required.
Next Orientation:
January 30th, 3-6pm
Oakland International High School: 4521 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94609, Portable #68
In preparation for the new semester at Oakland International HS, San Francisco International HS and Roosevelt Middle School- this training will prepare new RT tutors to be supportive tutors/mentors at our after school homework help & ESL sessions. Note: Volunteers must commit to one day/week of tutoring. Approximate Hours: M,T,Th: 3:30-6:00; Wed: 12:30-4:00. This training is NOT for homebased tutors. At this training, we will provide an introduction to RT's mission, history and work, and will cover the basics of: on-site after school tutoring, youth development principles, teaching study skills, how to work with youth to better navigate the school system, and basic principles for teaching English. Portable #68 is located in the back of the school near the soccer field. Please RSVP by calling 415-989-3153 or email nicole@reftrans.org.
