Volunteer After-School Program Tutors

The UNCG Center for New North Carolinians is looking for passionate volunteers who would like to support immigrant and refugee kids (kg-12) in their educational journey. We have volunteering opportunities at the Community Centers program. We currently have three community centers, namely Oakwood Forest serving mostly Spanish-speaking families, the Community Enrichment Center serving mostly Arabic-speaking families, and the Eastside Immigrant Community Center serving diverse immigrants and refugees. These community centers are located in immigrant and refugee neighborhoods in Greensboro. 

Interested volunteers can submit an application via this link https://cnnc.uncg.edu/get-involved/. After completing the application, the Volunteer Program Coordinator will contact you to connect you with the volunteering positions that align with your interests and availability. Please note that the volunteering process will not begin until you submit a volunteer application. Registering through Givepulse does not initiate the process.

Responsibilities

• Provides a one-on-one and/or group tutoring to the immigrant and refugee children (Kg-12)​.
• Participates in enjoyable activities that build positive relationships with the kids.

Qualifications:

• Ability to explain concepts clearly and effectively to students at various levels of understanding.
• Cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for diverse backgrounds.
• Empathy and patience.
• A completed background check through UNCG (CNNC covers the cost).
• Able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours throughout the semester.

Tutoring Program Schedule:

• Oakwood Forest Center (serves mostly the Latino community): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30-5:00 pm.
• Community Enrichment Center (serves mostly the Arabic-speaking community): Wednesday and Friday from 3:30-6:00 pm.
• Eastside Immigrant Community Center (serves mostly the Swahili-speaking community): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30-5:00 pm. 

Volunteers have the flexibility to select the site and the days that fit their schedules, but they should commit to the entire session for the day they select. 

A training will be provided before starting volunteering.

Centers Locations:

• Community Enrichment Center: 201 N Westgate Dr, Greensboro, NC, 27407. 
• Oakwood Forest Center: 4100 US-29, Lot 84, Greensboro, NC 27405. 
• Eastside Immigrant Community Center: 500 Banner Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401. 

Volunteer Benefits 

• Completing service-learning hours
• Communicating with a multicultural population
• Increasing cultural competence
• Increasing foreign language skills
• Enhancing resume with volunteer experience 

Please contact Hoda Abdelfattah, the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, at hhabdelf@uncg.edu or 336-256-2458 if you have any questions or need more information.