Read Refugee Child Grades k-12, college

Overview

SEA Literacy (SEAL) provides year-round ESL lessons, homework tutoring, and recreational activities to refugee youth grades kindergarten through college. We meet on Tuesday evenings 6-8 pm and Saturdays mornings 10 am-12, and we also go on field trips and have special events throughout the year. Children in this program attend by choice; they want to learn because they want to learn English, do better in the classroom and meet other kids.

This is an advantage of volunteering here; you can see immediate improvement! SEAL focuses on helping refugee students, who have been in the US anywhere from a month to a few years, to help them be more fluent in English and more connected with peers and society.

As a volunteer you will be helping the students read, learn and speak English, play games, work on STEM or art projects and/or assist them in doing their homework. If you have a skill you can teach (kids LOVE chess but need teachers, some taught knitting, etc.) we would love to work with you!

• Impact:
  Your support can empower students to improve their language skills and succeed academically.
• Community Building:
  Join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about education and giving back.
• Flexible Commitment:
  We understand your busy schedule, and we offer flexible volunteer hours (two sessions weekly) to suit your availability.
• Personal Growth:
  Enhance your teaching, mentoring, and communication skills while making a positive impact.

• Provide ESL tutoring to students at various levels.
• Assist with homework assignments and projects.
• Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Adapt to the unique needs of each student.
• Share your knowledge and passion for learning.

• Proficiency in English.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.

We have sessions on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm and Saturdays from 10 am-noon. We encourage volunteers of all ages to help! Our students range from kindergarten through college. You don't need to have any special training to help these wonderful students; they are learning and practicing English and appreciate the help!

This is an optional program for our students, meaning they attend because they sincerely want to improve. They want to succeed in the classroom, make new friends, and understand our culture. Our students show real improvement over short periods of time. Sign up and volunteer to give more students the opportunity to do better in school and in making friends.

Our program meets on Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am - noon. You can choose which day you would like to volunteer or choose to volunteer on both days if you would like.

Apply /volunteer. For more information, please visit sealmke.org or contact volunteer. Facebook: SEA Literacy, Instagram: @sealMKE