Volunteer: Administrative Assistant fluent in Spanish

The Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College offers free, contextualized English classes, job training programs, career counseling, and case management services to low-income Queens immigrants and their families. We aim to support our students in becoming lifelong learners and independent, contributing citizens of New York City.

This opportunity is ideal for students or recent college graduates who need to gain more work experience.

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed
• Basic computer skills
• Strong interest in working with refugees and immigrants
• Must be flexible and willing to help out when and where needed
• Must have excellent customer service skills, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with copying and filing documents, scanning and making phone calls to confirm appointments, and Answering phone calls.
• Among the roles, the volunteer will be trained to help students pass their citizenship exams through one-on-one tutoring to help students with their English and Civics knowledge
• The volunteer will also help with other administrative tasks
• This position requires a three-month commitment and at least 6 - 10 hours per week between:

Wednesday 4p-8:30p

Thursday 4-8:30p

Friday from 11 am-4 pm

Orientation and training will be provided.

If you would like to volunteer, please submit a CIET-LaGCC Volunteer Application + resume and cover letter

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