Online conversational English group volunteer (Remote)

What You'll Do: 
  • Prepare Weekly online sessions
  • To support people who are not confident with spoken English to develop these skills through conversational English sessions over a video call or face to face
  • Engage in conversation, allowing the person to feel supported and comfortable to practice speaking English
Why You'll Love It: 
  •  You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
  • We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.

 

 
 

What You'll Learn: 

You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!

What We're Looking For: 
  • Interest in supporting people to develop their English skills. Desirable to hold a TEFL qualification, or equivalent qualification to support individuals
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
  • Hold a ESOL/TEFL Qualification
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Education
Remote
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Building relationships and influencing
Communicating
Organisation
Teamwork
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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