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Part of what makes Brooklyn's culture so unique is the wide range of immigrants from many parts of the world. Help these people practice English-speaking skills by leading small ESOL conversation groups.
- Select appropriate sources and materials for discussion
- Lead small conversation groups at selected BPL libraries, providing direction
and facilitating focus on selected topics for discussion
- Conduct educational or interactive exercises with individuals and/or groups
- Promote the use of library resources by referring students to specialists
at the Library, when appropriate
- Take attendance, reporting the total number of participants to the site supervisor
after each shift
- A strong commitment to helping people learn to speak English
- A friendly and approachable manner
- Ability to get along with a diverse group of people
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to make a commitment of one two-hour shift per week, for a period
of at least ten weeks
- Complete an
Online Application or:
 Print Application and mail it to:
Volunteer Resources
Brooklyn Public Library
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
We will review your application, and if there are any possible matches with currently available volunteer opportunities, we will invite you to attend an information session and interview.
For further information, please contact Volunteer Resources at 718-230-2406 or e-mail us at
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