Volunteer: English Language TutorDo you want to help an immigrant learn English? Are you interested in building cross-cultural relationships? Our ELL volunteer tutors are matched with a student learning English based on availability, interests, and preferences including gender, skill-level, and more. Tutors can choose to be an online-only volunteer or a hybrid volunteer. Online-only volunteers will meet a learner online via Zoom. Hybrid volunteers will meet in person at a public place, like a library or coffee shop, and online via Zoom when needed. NALC will assist the tutor and learner in finding a suitable meeting place. Tutors use an online English curriculum and learning management system, Burlington English, to deliver high-quality English lessons to learners. Other supplemental materials may be used. Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and a training via Zoom (2.5 hours)Complete a self-paced online training (1.5 hour) and receive certificateMaintain communication with a learnerSchedule weekly tutoring sessions with a learner (Note: Absences are certainly allowed for vacations, illnesses, scheduling conflicts, etc. We do understand that things come up.)Meet with a learner for 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of 3 monthsCreatively adapt curriculum and incorporate supplemental resources into pre-made lesson plansCommunicate with NALC staff in a timely mannerKeep updated notes on tutoring sessionsSubmit tutor hours after each tutoring sessionVolunteer Qualifications Access to a laptop or desktop computer with camera (for online only tutors)Access to a laptop or tablet with a camera (for hybrid tutors)Access to a reliable internet connectionA basic knowledge of computer skills (email, navigating websites, Google/Word documents)A basic knowledge of Zoom (scheduling meetings, screen sharing)Strong written and oral English language skillsPatient, encouraging, and empathetic dispositionA desire to meet someone from a different culture and help them acclimate to the greater Nashville community!Volunteer Support Supplemental meetings and trainings, as neededStaff review of notes on tutoring sessionsOnline curriculumSupplemental resource bankSuggested materials and instructional strategiesContinued encouragement and gratitudeAgency: Nashville Adult Literacy Council Do you want to help an immigrant learn English? Are you interested in building cross-cultural relationships? Our ELL volunteer tutors are matched with a student learning English based on availability, interests, and preferences including gender, skill-level, and more. Tutors can choose to be an online-only volunteer or a hybrid volunteer. Online-only volunteers will meet a learner online via Zoom. Hybrid volunteers will meet in person at a public place, like a library or coffee shop, and online via Zoom when needed. NALC will assist the tutor and learner in finding a suitable meeting place. Tutors use an online English curriculum and learning management system, Burlington English, to deliver high-quality English lessons to learners. Other supplemental materials may be used. Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and a training via Zoom (2.5 hours)Complete a self-paced online training (1.5 hour) and receive certificateMaintain communication with a learnerSchedule weekly tutoring sessions with a learner (Note: Absences are certainly allowed for vacations, illnesses, scheduling conflicts, etc. We do understand that things come up.)Meet with a learner for 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of 3 monthsCreatively adapt curriculum and incorporate supplemental resources into pre-made lesson plansCommunicate with NALC staff in a timely mannerKeep updated notes on tutoring sessionsSubmit tutor hours after each tutoring sessionVolunteer Qualifications Access to a laptop or desktop computer with camera (for online only tutors)Access to a laptop or tablet with a camera (for hybrid tutors)Access to a reliable internet connectionA basic knowledge of computer skills (email, navigating websites, Google/Word documents)A basic knowledge of Zoom (scheduling meetings, screen sharing)Strong written and oral English language skillsPatient, encouraging, and empathetic dispositionA desire to meet someone from a different culture and help them acclimate to the greater Nashville community!Volunteer Support Supplemental meetings and trainings, as neededStaff review of notes on tutoring sessionsOnline curriculumSupplemental resource bankSuggested materials and instructional strategiesContinued encouragement and gratitudeAgency: Nashville Adult Literacy Council Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |