EAL Volunteer Tutor Program
Virtual / Remote
Ongoing
55+ Friendly
Summary
The EAL Volunteer Tutor program offers language support to immigrants through tutor matches and conversation circles.
Location
Virtual / Remote
This opportunity can be done from anywhere.
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
The EAL Volunteer Tutor program offers language support to immigrants through tutor matches and conversation circles. You tutor an immigrant in a one-on-one setting, and/or teach a group of immigrants in a conversation circle, once a week for 2-hours. No previous teaching experience is required, we provide tutoring resources and training sessions.
We match you with a learner based on:
•Location
•Availability
•Preferences
•Learner’s English level
•Learning goals and structure
EAL Volunteer Tutors help learners with their learning goals, such as:
•EAL literacy skills
•Conversational English for daily life
•Writing and grammar
•English for Academic Purpose
•IELTS, CELPIP and any other test preparation
•Citizenship Test preparation
•Written test preparation for driver’s license
•Basic computer skills
EAL Conversation Circle facilitators provide:
•An opportunity to practice speaking English in a casual and stress free environment
•Networking with other participants
•A diverse learning environment
•Information about community resources and social events
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 18 years old
- Criminal Record check
- Volunteer orientation