Help break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty in DC by teaching ABE or GED classes at the YWCA!
We are looking for competent, patient, and responsible volunteers to teach in our evening GED program for the winter term, which runs from April 10 through June 20. We need co-teachers for our GED Science class, which occurs every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM; and our GED Math class, which takes place every Tuesday night from 6:30-8:00 PM. As part of this course, you will be asked to:
- Create weekly lesson plans with your co-teacher
- Facilitate activities and lead lectures in your weekly class
- Grade your students' assignments
- Update YWCA staff on your students' progress
Volunteers will receive training in classroom management, lesson planing, and subject-specific teaching techniques, and a staff member is always on-site to support volunteers during classes, if needed.
Teaching is one of the most rewarding ways to contribute to your community, because you can see the measurable results in the classroom and in your students' lives. By working to improve the education of your students, you automatically improve their employment chances, their likelihood of making a living wage, and the futures of their children.
Start making a difference today by contacting Jessica Wabler at jwabler@ywcanca.org to take advantage of this opportunity!
