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Voz Workers' Rights Project
Reed students volunteering and working through off-campus federal work-study established a relationship with the Voz Workers' Rights Project back in 2005. They recognized Spanish speaking day laborers' need and desire to learn English. As a result, they organized the teaching of ESL classes on a regular basis. There are classes on Monday-Saturday, usually mid-day. Classes are held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Worker Center at 240 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Teachers are encouraged to do one two-hour class a week, though some do two. Teaching Spanish-speakers is better suited for those who already have some Spanish under their belt, but your ability to communicate knowledge and understanding is the most important factor for success. Teaching qualifies for the off-campus federal work study internship program.
Interested? Download the Fall 2011 Voz Application, as a MS Word Document, and return it to Lily Garcia by September 14th, 2011.
Contact: Lily Garcia