Labor/Management Workplace Education Program
UMass Amherst

Volunteer Opportunities  

Every semester we have opportunities for volunteer classroom tutors, computer support aides (work study possible), and office volunteers.  Check out the options below.  We’ll train you. You can earn credit too!  Our volunteers gain great experience in cross-cultural and intergenerational communication, as well as an understanding of workplace education.  Please fill out the volunteer form and join us.  Click here to fill out the volunteer form

Our on-campus classes include basic English (ESOL); reading, writing & math literacy; computer skills; leadership; career growth; communication & diversity training, problem-solving, a worker radio show on WMUA and more.  The classes are for adult learners and held usually in Machmer W13. 

ESOL Tutor:

Our ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) tutors help those who are learning English.  Assisted by ESOL instructors, you can tutor either in the classroom, 1-on-1, or a small group of adult learners.  Flexible schedules are possible.
Qualifications: * Read, speak and write English fairly fluently * Patience, and sensitivity towards different cultures * Dependability and willingness to help others learn

Days/Times:    a) ESOL 1: Mo./Wed., 9 –11 a.m., or Mo./Wed. 2-4 p.m. b) ESOL 2: Mo./Wed. or Tu./Th., 1-3 p.m., or Tu./Th., 7-9 p.m.        Minimum Hours per week: 2, Maximum Hours per week: 4

ABE Classroom Tutor:

Our ABE (Adult Basic Education) tutors help workers improve their reading, writing and math skills as well as computer & email as needed.  Assisted by an ABE instructor, you can tutor a small group or one-on-one.  Flexible schedules are possible.
Qualifications: * Fluency in English * Basic knowledge of computers and email (UMail) * Patience, and sensitivity to diverse workplace culture * Dependability and willingness to help others learn

Days/Times:  Spelling, Reading, Writing, and Email Basics class, Tu./Th. 8:30-10:30 a.m.    Minimum Hours per week: 2, Maximum Hours per week: 4

Computer Literacy Tutor, or Computer Support Aide (Work Study possible):

Tutors: Our computer literacy tutors help workers gain skills using MS Windows, WORD, EXCEL, UMail and the Web.  They help one-on-one while assisting the instructor.

Aides: We need computer savvy students to assist tech staff with website design and maintenance, software problems and anti-virus updates, etc.  Very flexible schedule.

Qualifications: (tutor) - Working knowledge of computer software (see above) * Patience, and sensitivity to diverse workplace culture * Dependability and willingness to help others learn  
(computer aide) - Familiarity with Dreamweaver, MS WINDOWS, WORD, UMail, IE, Firefox, McAfee & other anti-virus software * Experience with other apps & LAN's a plus

Days/Times:  Computer Literacy class Tu. 10:45-12:45 p.m.; WORD, EXCEL, etc. Th. 10:45-12:45 p.m.,  (tutor only) Minimum Hours per week: 2, Maximum Hours per week: 4 (Computer aide) flexible to fit your schedule.

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