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VOLUNTEERING AT B1C Opportunities Orientation Manual
BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY Welcome to Volunteering at B1C B1C offers volunteers who care deeply about immigrants the opportunity to help them succeed in the community B1C s success is due to the commitment and compassion of our diverse group of volunteers Your time skills and talent make a real difference in people s lives Through volunteering with us you will learn about our local community connect with other volunteers and find a stronger sense of purpose In this booklet you will find the following information links to help you get started VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER MANUAL COVID 19 WAIVER PROTOCOLS Mandatory HOW TO LOG YOUR SERVICE HOURS Mandatory FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION TRAINING Mandatory if you work with children 17 and under please click here to begin the training and fill out the form Over 18 a link will be sent to you to begin the appropriate training OUR PROGRAMS SERVICES If you have any further questions need more training or would like to try out a different opportunity please reach out to Margarita Zimmerman Volunteer Director at B1C volunteers b1c org Thank you for volunteering at B1C 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 203 674 8585 B1C org GO NOW! GO NOW! TURN PAGE TO SEE OPPORTUNITIES! CLICK HERE! CLICK HERE! GO NOW!
B1C N DEDI EEDS VOLU CATED NT LIKE EERS YOU ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING ELL ASSISTANT ELL Volunteer Assistant must be at least 18 years old and fully bilingual in English Spanish Description assist ELL Manager run ELL classes Responsibilities greet participants and volunteers make copies of ELL materials for teachers facilitate the flow of information from the ELL Manager to volunteers and participants and answer questions Skills needed must be fully bilingual and have good customer service skills Collaborative able to work in a fast paced environment take direction and work independently Possess a can do approach flexible must feel comfortable teaching English occasionally when there are last minute volunteer cancellations Schedule and time commitment any day of the week Monday to Friday 9 30 to 11 am Mondays and Wednesdays in the evening from 6 15 to 8 pm Training and supervision Adult Education Director and ELL Manager ELL Library Resources available ELL resources such as books worksheets etc Remote onsite hybrid position Onsite at 75 Selleck St Want more information contact volunteers b1c org Register as a Volunteer Click here to get started
B1C N DEDI EEDS VOLU CATED NT LIKE EERS YOU ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING ELL TUTOR Must be at least 14 years of age preferably 16 or older Description tutor an adult immigrant in English in person at B1C Responsibilities tutor and plan sessions independently Skills needed the ability to speak slowly and clearly Patience and flexibility Schedule and time commitment Monday to Friday 9 30 11 am or 11 30 1 pm Monday and Wednesday 6 30 8 pm Training and supervision ELL program staff Resources available ELL books worksheets and ELL online library Remote onsite hybrid position on site at 75 Selleck Street entrance at 77 Selleck Want more information Register as a Volunteer contact volunteers b1c org Click here to get started
B1C N DEDI EEDS VOLU CATED NT LIKE EERS YOU HOMEWORK CLUB HIGH IMPACT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY LEADER TUTOR Must be at least 16 years of age or a junior in high school tech savvy and familiar with Google classroom This opportunity is for individuals who have leadership experience or experience working with elementary school aged children It is very important that a volunteer commits at least once weekly for 3 months There will be an interview process and observation period for this position and completion of B1C s abuse prevention training is mandatory prior to volunteering with children Description propose a STEM or art related enrichment activity using B1C s proposal template Plan the curriculum for the proposed enrichment activity for weekly 30 minute sessions for the duration of the program Run the enrichment activities for the duration of the program After the enrichment activity function as a high impact tutor for an elementary school child with homework help Nurture a mentor mentee relationship with your student under the supervision of B1C staff Responsibilities plan a curriculum for weekly 30 minute sessions for Homework Club Act as an enrichment activity leader for the duration of the program Help children with their homework and classroom conversation Skills needed must be tech savvy and feel comfortable using Google classroom Must be familiar with how elementary school math is presently taught Schedule and time commitment minimum of one day a week for 3 months Sessions take place Monday or Wednesday from 4 30 5 45 pm Training and supervision Family and Individual Services program staff Resources available educational resources provided Remote onsite hybrid position onsite at 417 Shippan Avenue Want more information contact volunteers b1c org Register as a Volunteer Click here to get started
B1C N DEDI EEDS VOLU CATED NT LIKE EERS YOU HOMEWORK CLUB HIGH IMPACT TUTOR Must be at least 16 years of age or a junior in high school tech savvy and familiar with Google classroom This opportunity is for individuals with leadership experience or experience working with elementary school aged children There will be an interview process and observation period for this position and completion of B1C s abuse prevention training is mandatory prior to volunteering with children Description tutor an elementary school child with homework help and enrichment educational activities Nurture a mentor mentee relationship with your student under the supervision of B1C staff Responsibilities help children with homework guide enrichment activities and engage in the classroom conversation Skills needed must be tech savvy and feel comfortable using Google classroom Must be familiar with how elementary school math is presently taught Schedule and time commitment minimum of one day a week for 3 months Sessions take place Mondays Thursdays from 4 30 5 45 pm Training and supervision Family and Individual Services program staff Resources available educational resources provided Remote onsite hybrid position onsite at 417 Shippan Avenue Want more information contact volunteers b1c org Register as a Volunteer Click here to get started
B1C N DEDI EEDS VOLU CATED NT LIKE EERS YOU TECHNOLOGY LITERACY TUTOR Must be at least 16 years old Description Tutor basic computer skills to immigrants in person at B1C or via video conference Responsibilities Tutor and plan sessions Skills needed English Spanish fluency a plus Schedule and time commitment Minimum 3 month commitment Total of 2 hours a week tutoring prep time Day and Time are flexible depending on the tutor s availability Training and supervision Workforce Development program staff Resources available Educational materials The instructor is also expected to research resources Remote onsite hybrid position Hybrid Want more information Register as a Volunteer contact volunteers b1c org Click here to get started
VOLUNTEER MANUAL OUR MISSION Building One Community s B1C s mission is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families We are very pleased that you have decided to join our team As a volunteer you will play a critical role in the success of Building One Community and your actions will reflect directly on the quality of our work and our commitment to excellence These volunteer policies set the tone and framework for our daily efforts and it is important that you read understand and comply with them By volunteering you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms of the Volunteer Manual Please review them carefully If you do not agree to these terms you should not volunteer with us 1 Fair Equal Treatment Building One Community will make all decisions regarding recruitment and supervision of volunteers without regard to ancestry race genetics color marital status sex religion creed age disability national origin sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by federal state or local law 2 Volunteer Expectations Volunteers are expected to work as team members with B1C staff and other volunteers with the following expectations All B1C volunteers regularly working at our physical facility need to be fully vaccinated by November 15 2021 All B1C volunteers regularly working with children remotely or onsite will need to go through mandated sexual abuse prevention training Attend orientation and training sessions as required to carry out assigned tasks Be punctual and dependable for volunteer assignments If you cannot make an assignment make sure your supervisor is informed in a timely manner Accurately log each volunteer assignment by using the volunteer check in and check out kiosk at B1C or logging your service hours online Attendance records are vital to accurate program analysis and successful foundation grant awards Perform volunteer tasks to the best of your abilities
Maintain open communications with your supervisor program staff or the Volunteer Director Utilize opportunities to provide and obtain feedback about your volunteer experience 3 Volunteer Participant Relations Program participants rely greatly on volunteers for a successful program experience While these relationships are critical boundaries must be respected by adhering to the following guidelines Be friendly and professional in all dealings with participants B1C staff and other volunteers Be helpful and positive but respect each other s boundaries Some participants are shy at first but will develop a relationship of respect and friendliness over time Be conscious of cultural differences Respect the program participant s right to privacy by not asking personal information about immigration legal status marital status or health details including vaccination status Communicate with participants only via email do not communicate via text or WhatsApp Conduct volunteer activities only at B1C or approved locations Do not loan or give money to participants Do not employ participants except through the formal hiring site process Do not offer or accept to drive a B1C participant in your personal vehicle If a participant is in need of services outside the scope of your volunteer opportunity please refer them to your supervisor program staff or the Volunteer Director Further information on this topic will be provided during volunteer training If you have questions on how to handle a participant request or interaction please contact the appropriate program staff or the Volunteer Director 4 Confidentiality The confidentiality o f B1C and its program participants must be respected No unauthorized disclosure or the organization s proprietary information or confidential participant information is permitted Unless such information i s public it must be kept strictly confidential and used only for the purposes for which it was intended and disclosed to other personnel at Building One Community
5 Representing Building One Community B1C expects that volunteers will be good ambassadors to the community and help our mission by promoting a favorable image of B1C including through social media channels Unless specifically authorized by the Executive Director no volunteer is authorized to speak on behalf of B1C to members of the media or other outside organizations and individuals 6 Works for Hire Volunteers acknowledge that all works of authorship performed for B1C are subject to B1C s direction and control and that such works constitute a work for hire pursuant to Title 17 United States Code Sections 101 and 201 b All propriety property developed created invented devised conceived or discovered by Volunteers that is subject to copyright or other protections are explicitly considered by B1C volunteers and B1C to be works made for hire and the property of B1C B1C shall be considered the author of any and all works resulting from volunteering work under the U S Copyright laws These works for hire shall be the exclusive property of B1C Consistent with volunteers recognition of B1C s complete ownership rights in the materials Volunteers agree not to use said proprietary information or any part of it for the benefit of any party other than B1C 7 General Conduct The organization expects that all volunteers will use good judgment and show consideration for participants staff and fellow volunteers by following these rules of conduct Conduct yourself in a manner suitable for an office environment maintain clean and orderly work areas and respect the rights of other staff volunteers and participants Wear neat and professional attire to volunteer assignments Do not make unnecessary use of personal phones or computers during volunteer assignments Do not engage in solicitation or distribute unauthorized non B1C material while on B1C premises Do not destroy or deface B1C property or anyone s personal property Do not smoke including electronic forms while at B1C facilities Do not sell use dispense or possess alcohol or alcoholic beverages while on B1C premises Do not sell use dispense or possess illegal drugs controlled substances or related material while on B1C premises Volunteers who do not abide by the B1C rules of conduct may be subject to disciplinary action
including the termination of the volunteer relationship with B1C 8 Remote Volunteering Volunteers who conduct volunteer assignments via Zoom or a similar conferencing tool from a remote location including their homes should follow the above volunteer policies as if they were at a B1C facility for the duration of the session or assignment
HOW TO LOG YOUR SERVICE HOURS ONLINE 1 Go to http building1community org engage register_volunteer 2 Click on the LOG YOUR HOURS button yellow button 3 A pop up window will appear after you click on LOG YOUR HOURS type your first name last name and your personal email address and click on Send You need to use the same exact first name last name and email address you used when you first registered online as a volunteer on the B1C website or the system will not recognize you Make sure there are no extra spaces or typos
4 You will receive an email to your personal email from Volunteers Site Guest User with a subject line of Your volunteer information 5 Click on the link inside the email that says Your Volunteer information If you don t see the email in your email Inbox check your Junk or Spam folder
6 When you go to your personal site make sure you click on the Report Hours tab at the top of the page Your first name last name and email will auto populate in this form You will need to select your Volunteer Job from the pulldown menu the Start Date and End Date and type in the Hours Worked Typing comments in the Comments field is optional Once the form is filled out click Submit 7 Make sure you BOOKMARK THIS LINK for easy access This is where you will always log your service hours under the Report Hours tab 8 After you submit your hours you will see a message at the bottom of the screen that says Thank you for reporting your Volunteer Hours
9 You can always go to the View your information tab at the top of the page to track all your service hours
Programs and Services E D U C AT E www B1C org EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE
E D U C AT E EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Welcome At Building One Community our programs Educate Employ and Empower immigrants and Engage the entire community From English language learning to job skills training to family and legal support these programs fulfill our mission of supporting immigrants and their families to successfully integrate into a new community As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary we re excited to support more immigrants from more places We invite you to explore the many programs services and volunteer opportunities we offer and join us in Building One Community that makes us all stronger Contact us 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 203 674 8585 www B1C org
Programs and Services EDUCATE EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Learn English on Your Schedule English and Adult Literacy Developing language skills is an important step on the path to opportunity That s why English and Adult Literacy are a priority at Building One Community We offer a free flexible curriculum including a special class to prepare for US citizenship English Language Learning ELL instruction 4 levels from beginner to conversational with classes available every day We also provide English and Spanish literacy for adults who would like to learn to read or write and English practice for the US Citizenship test Tutoring sessions Students can work on specific subjects with our volunteer tutors in small groups or one on one Or they can simply practice conversation with a tutor Citizenship Class Students focus on practicing to pass the US Citizenship test This includes practicing English for their interview and test preparation To attend this class you must have an ELL level 2 and above 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org
English Instruction Highlights Many sessions offered weekly with morning and evening options On site registration Attend free classes or tutoring at your convenience Complimentary on site childcare How to get started Email us at ELL B1C org or call us at 203 674 8585 x103 New participants should come to our center 30 minutes before their first class to register and take a placement exam Disclaimer Due to COVID 19 some of our programs have gone online with limited capacity or been suspended We hope to resume regular programming sometime in 2021 Scan to learn more
Programs and Services EDUCATE EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Find Support Services Health Social and School Services We re here to assist with many of the challenges people face in navigating a new country and a new community from school to work to the healthcare system On site services include Health and wellness days including free dental cleanings Tax preparation assistance Help completing job applications Translation services Assistance with applying for a drive only driver s license and or road test appointment Support writing income letters for financial aid applications Notarization Referrals to community resources for Medical and mental health services Housing and homelessness assistance Domestic violence and substance abuse issues 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org
Success in school and life B1C works with families to help immigrant children excel alongside their classmates in Stamford Public Schools Homework Club Individual and Small Group Tutoring POWER Parent Organizing Program Ferguson Library Bookmobile Family Nights Life Skills Workshops Summer Reading Math Programs After School STEAM Enrichment Program How to get started Email us at FIS B1C org or call 203 674 8585 x122 or x134 Disclaimer Due to COVID 19 some of our programs have gone online with limited capacity or been suspended We hope to resume regular programming sometime in 2021 Scan to learn more
Programs and Services EDUCATE EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Find Legal Support from People Who Care Immigration Legal Services B1C is a Department of Justice accredited agency that provides high quality low cost immigration legal services Our team of on site immigration lawyers and accredited representatives provide confidential advice and representation on a wide variety of immigration matters Cases we handle include Naturalizations Family petitions and Green Card applications DACA and Temporary Protected Status Humanitarian protection asylum violence against women victims of crime juveniles lacking parental protection Green card renewals travel permissions visa extensions and many others 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org
A resource for the entire community Our Immigration Legal Services team also offers free programs including monthly information sessions legal clinics and presentations on the most important legal immigration topics All are welcome Consultations and fees Consultations are by appointment 40 consultation fee Fees for legal representation depend on the matter and are designed to be affordable Fee waivers are available based on need How to get started Email us at Legal B1C org or call 203 674 8585 x109 Disclaimer Due to COVID 19 some of our programs have gone online with limited capacity or been suspended We hope to resume regular programming sometime in 2021 Scan to learn more
Programs and Services EDUCATE EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Get Involved Volunteer Opportunities We re always looking for volunteers to bring their skills and talents to our programs Here are just a few ways individuals families and faith or civic groups can get involved Adult volunteers Tutor or teach adult immigrants English Help someone practice for their citizenship exam Become a translator or interpreter for parent teacher conferences Professional skills in marketing human resources research and other fields are always welcome Youth volunteers Join our youth led volunteer group on Saturday mornings or help with our Homework Club on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons You must be 14 years of age or a high school student to be a youth volunteer 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org
School ambassador Create a B1C volunteer group from your school to support our mission Summer programs and internships We offer tutoring opportunities in various programs and internships may also be available for students Family nights or afternoon movies Host Family Night a monthly community dinner or organize a movie event As sponsor you ll be asked to provide food drinks entertainment and a craft activity for children How to get started Visit B1C org to complete a volunteer registration form If you have further questions please contact Volunteers B1C org or call 203 674 8585 x120 Disclaimer Due to COVID 19 some of our programs have gone online with limited capacity or been suspended We hope to resume regular programming sometime in 2021 Scan to learn more
Programs and Services EDUCATE EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Get Trained Get Hired Workforce Development B1C s Skills Development program prepares immigrants for jobs in industries that have high local demand and high growth potential Once you re trained we can help you get hired through our referral service which connects local employers and homeowners with skilled workers for daily or extended employment Job Search Clinic Prepare for new opportunities with comprehensive job search skills Mentors assigned to work with you to build your resume and support you during the search process Construction and Landscaping Designed for day workers to improve job skills and English communication Includes OSHA 10 hour courses for construction or general industry Courses include blueprint reading carpentry painting landscaping vocational English financial education and computer skills 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org
Culinary and Catering Learn industry specific and general job skills Apprenticeships with local restaurants and food preparation facilities 142 hours of instruction leading to culinary diploma or subject certificate Home Health Aide Build skills and credentials in the healthcare field Offered in partnership with Norwalk Community College Courses delivered on a flexible schedule at B1C s classrooms NCC s lab and home care facilities Hiring Site Short or long term job placements Assistance in recovering unpaid wages Complete a profile form and we ll connect you with an employer All forms are available at www B1C employ org See below for information on how to get started How to get started For all skills development programs please email us at WorkforceDevelopment B1C org or call 203 674 8585 x116 or x123 For all hiring site questions please email HiringSite B1C org or call 203 674 8585 x102 Disclaimer Due to COVID 19 some of our programs have gone online with limited capacity or been suspended We hope to resume regular programming sometime in 2021 Scan to learn more
Programs and Services EDUCATE EMPLOY EMPOWER ENGAGE Find Qualified Workers Hiring Site Looking to complete your staffing needs B1C s Hiring Site connects employers with trained workers for daily seasonal or permanent employment in a safe and simple way We are a free referral service and do not accept fees We can help you find workers in the following fields Home Health Care Home health aides and homecare companions Certificate holders from Norwalk Community College Culinary and Catering Waitstaff bartenders party help and prep cooks ServSafe Food Handler certificate holders Home Maintenance Landscaping masons painting construction moving help and housekeepers Includes many OSHA 10 hour Construction Safety and Health card holders General Support Dog walkers administrative assistance errands fulfillment support and more 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org 75 Selleck Street Stamford CT 06902 www B1C org
A few benefits of using B1C s Hiring Site Find skilled workers in a safe simple secure way All workers we refer are registered in our database with the skills they possess We match your job request to a qualified worker and contact them to confirm availability and job details You re also welcome to request past workers 100 of payment goes to the worker We do not charge any fees for referral How to get started For all hiring site questions please email HiringSite B1C org or call 203 674 8585 x102 Disclaimer Due to COVID 19 some of our programs have gone online with limited capacity or been suspended We hope to resume regular programming sometime in 2021 Scan to learn more
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