Volunteering Opportunity: ESOL teachers and English conversation volunteers with Herts Welcomes Refugees

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Deliver English classes to small groups of refugees and asylum seekers at a weekly drop-in hub - either leading the class or assisting the class teacher.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Broxbourne, East Herts, Hertsmere, North Herts, St Albans, Stevenage, Welwyn/Hatfield

Start Date: 23/06/2025
End Date: 04/09/2026

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: Minimum of 2 hours a week (hours can be flexible according to demands of the project)

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Education & Training (adults), Ethnic Minority Groups & Communities, Languages, Refugees/Asylum seekers/Immigration, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
Deliver English classes to small groups of refugees and asylum seekers at a weekly drop-in hub.

We are looking for experienced ESOL volunteers to run small English classes or informal conversation groups for refugees and asylum seekers at our drop-in sessions. These classes are an opportunity for individuals to learn practical English and to help them integrate into their local community.

If you’re keen to support English classes but do not have formal experience, we also need volunteers to assist the teacher, help to set up the room, make refreshments, and, in some settings, provide support with preschool children while their parents take part in the class.

Herts Welcomes Refugees will arrange for volunteers to undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the enrolment process. Ongoing support and training is given to volunteers by Herts Welcomes Refugees. This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on people living in the local community.

We are particularly looking for volunteers with availability on Tuesday daytimes to help with several new sessions that will be starting in the Autumn. Possible locations include: Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Broxbourne, Hitchin, Borehamwood, and St Albans.

We also need volunteers on a Wednesday in Hertford.