Volunteering

[Loren Y 2,755]

14 minutes ago, ujones said:

Mainly food pantry & public library was what I was considering. I thought volunteering would help him to polish his language skills too while waiting for work permit. @junkmart do you know if it’s ok for him to attend free ESOL classes in the mean time ? 

My fiancee at the time took free English course that was offered at the local Catholic charities center. It worked out really well for her to help with her English, and gave her something to do until I got her enrolled in school.

[carmel34 3,633]

12 minutes ago, junkmart said:

I would think ESOL class would be OK, as long as he isn't earning any college credits

I'm not sure this is correct.  Attending classes is not working, even college classes for credit is not working.  Attending any kind of class, English classes for free, or going to a top university to earn a degree, is fine, it is not working so would be the same and no problem.

[junkmart 320]

3 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

I'm not sure this is correct.  Attending classes is not working, even college classes for credit is not working.  Attending any kind of class, English classes for free, or going to a top university to earn a degree, is fine, it is not working so would be the same and no problem.

I'm not sure how what I said was incorrect.  I said I thought ESOL was ok, and you are also saying it is ok.

[Ash.1101 1,756]

1 hour ago, junkmart said:

I'm not sure how what I said was incorrect.  I said I thought ESOL was ok, and you are also saying it is ok.

I think they were questioning the “as long as they aren’t earning any college credits” part.

 

they're saying college credits or not, it shouldn’t matter.

[junkmart 320]

19 minutes ago, Ash. said:

I think they were questioning the “as long as they aren’t earning any college credits” part.

 

they're saying college credits or not, it shouldn’t matter.

Oh I see. Thank you for clarifying. I was under the impression that some colleges and universities required a student visa or green card, or something similar, to be able to enroll to earn credits.

[Ash.1101 1,756]

23 minutes ago, junkmart said:

Oh I see. Thank you for clarifying. I was under the impression that some colleges and universities required a student visa or green card, or something similar, to be able to enroll to earn credits.

Yea, for English classes they can be taught almost anywhere so you can easily do them without going to a college.

 

my daughters elementary school offers free classes every two weeks during the school year to who ever wants to attend.

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

4 hours ago, givionte said:

Public library would likely not be ok since most positions there can be a paid position.

Not my experiences. The book sorters and returners are usually not paid. Lots of students and really old people volunteers to do that. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, ujones said:

Thankyou ..  .. @Greenbaum could you help me find a clear answer for ESOL class ?

There are no issues with ESOL classes. Take as many as you want.

[usmsbow 801]

3 hours ago, junkmart said:

Oh I see. Thank you for clarifying. I was under the impression that some colleges and universities required a student visa or green card, or something similar, to be able to enroll to earn credits.

 

Most public universities and community colleges require a green card if you want to pay in-state tuition and earn credits, so that's why many people waiting for their green card decide not to enroll until after they get their card. 

[Jose&Jeff 126]

I'm both doing a master's degree and volunteering at the local animal shelter once a week. I researched a lot about this to make sure it was ok and I came to the conclusion it was. With the university I confirmed with them. They just asked me to send a copy of my passport and k1 visa and I got accepted, there is the caviat there it is a online program, but it is still from a recognized state University. With the animal shelter it is pretty forward, I'm not stealing the job of anyone, there are plenty of Americans there also volunteering, it isn't or ever was a paid position.

[WaterLeaf 200]

Or feel free to take some online courses/volunteer.