Conversation English Tutor for those displaced from Ukraine - Nenagh
North Tipperary Development Company
Min Hours: 2 hours weekly
The volunteer opportunity is based in Nenagh. The immediate focus of this programme will be to provide conversation English support to those who have been displaced from Ukraine and have arrived to North Tipperary. Conversational English Tutors will facilitate informal conversational English classes for members of migrant communities in Nenagh who wish to improve their language skills.
Volunteers will be responsible for welcoming students to their group, making them feel at ease, leading a conversation class using lesson plans and materials provided as well as bringing their own ideas and materials if desired and encouraging learners to speak English and improve their language skills.
Failte Isteach is a community project involving volunteers welcoming migrants to their community through conversational English classes. Failte Isteach utilises the skills and talents of volunteers to provide English language classes for migrants in a student-centred welcoming and inclusive environment. The programme aims to promote greater integration and community spirit by forging new friendships and facilitating learning among different cultures. Classes will be held in The New Institute, Nenagh on Tuesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
North Tipperary Development Company is a local development company responsible for the delivery of a range of rural enterprise, social inclusion, and community development initiatives in the Tipperary North County area.
What is required for this position:
* Over 18
* Fluent English speaker
* Patient and welcoming manner with the ability to guide and encourage learners
* Strong Interpersonal Skills
* Reliable and Punctual
* Open to working with multi-cultural groups
* Commitment to equal opportunities and to value of diversity
Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 2 hours weekly
Screening Details for this Role:
* Garda Vetting
* Informal Interviews
Volunteers will be Provided with the Following Supports:
* Support/ advice/ recognition
* Initial induction and training
* Insurance cover
Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer:
Help people moving to our area to improve their English which will in turn make their integration easier.
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