Success starts with making a difference in another person\u0019s life. Each
\nopportunity to use our gifts and talents helps us grow, learn and
\nthrive. <\/p>\n
Tracey Michol, Director of Education
\nDeaf Action Center of Dallas, Texas <\/p>\n
Volunteer Opportunities with New Education Program <\/p>\n
The Deaf Action Center of Dallas, Texas is recruiting volunteers for
\nits new Education Program. We are dedicated to eliminating barriers
\nto persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, and we are on a mission
\nto help our students discover and develop their talents. We want to
\nprepare them for fulfilling careers or vocations. Join our Education
\nTeam in turning around the trend that leads them through high school
\ninto a void of uncertainty. Our students are an untapped valuable
\nresource. Support them. We start in Dallas. From Dallas, there is the
\nworld. <\/p>\n
If you are goal-oriented, committed to learning, have compassion for
\nothers, and time to give. <\/p>\n
Please consider becoming a tutor for Deaf Action Center’s Education
\nProgram. <\/p>\n
Education Volunteer Tutoring Positions are open in the following
\nareas: <\/p>\n
” Academics: math, reading, writing, history, science, biology
\n” Testing: Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), GED
\n” Languages: American Sign Language (ASL), English
\n” Others: Driver’s Education, Defense Driving, Computer
\n” Learning Groups: K-12, adult ESL learners, parents and family members, volunteers <\/p>\n
Tutoring will take place at the Deaf Action Center and participating
\nhigh schools. This is an ideal opportunity for those of you with sign
\nlanguage skills, and those of you who enjoy teaching. Your chosen
\ncareer may be teacher for the deaf, sign language interpreter, police
\nofficer, doctor, lawyer, judge, engineer, artist, business owner,
\nmanager or college professor. All careers are welcomed. This is an
\nideal opportunity for anyone wanting to develop their signing skills,
\nwanting a new learning experience, or wanting to earn extra college
\ncredits. We’re looking for positive role models. <\/p>\n
All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and background
\nverification release form and attend a new volunteer training. To
\nreceive your application, contact the Deaf Action Center at: <\/p>\n
Voice\/TTY: 214-521-0407 <\/p>\n
Email: Tmichol@deafactioncentertexas.org<\/p>\n
Fax your resumes and letters of interest to 214-521-3658 or mail them
\nto: <\/p>\n
Deaf Action Center
\n3115 Crestview Drive
\nDallas, Texas 75235
\nAttention: Tracey Michol <\/p>\n
Contact us if you reside Texas outside of Dallas and are interested
\nin bringing the tutoring program to the students who are deaf or hard
\nof hearing in your area. The Deaf Action Center is a nonprofit, 5013C
\norganization. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to persons who are
\ndeaf or hard of hearing. For more information, visit our website at
\nhttp:\/\/www.deafactioncentertexas.org
\n. <\/p>\n
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Success starts with making a difference in another person\u0019s life. Each opportunity to use our gifts and talents helps us grow, learn and thrive. Tracey Michol, Director of Education Deaf Action Center of Dallas, Texas Volunteer Opportunities with New Education…<\/p>\n