Voices in Exile - ESOL and English language support volunteer

Background

Voices in Exile works with adult refugees, asylum seekers and migrants with no recourse to public funds in Sussex. We offer both practical and legal support to those who would otherwise be unable to access justice. We work with both individuals and families, including refugee families resettled in the UK from Syria and Afghanistan.

Purpose of the role

Some of our clients have little or no English. This can be a barrier to communicating need or accessing employment. They may have to wait until they are able to join an ESOL class or need extra support with their class work. The purpose of this role is to support clients to learn and develop their English language skills.

What’s involved
We are looking for volunteers who are able to offer support with teaching ESOL one-to-one outside the classroom. 

Benefits

Benefits - Your role will provide you with opportunities to:
• connect with people from different countries and cultures
• experience  working in the migrant sector
• share your knowledge and skills, and help someone make a difference to their life in the UK.

Practical Considerations

This role requires a commitment to:

• initial induction into Voices in Exile
• 1 hours teaching + any travel time for a minimum of 6 months
• give permission for a Disclosure and Barring check to be made.

Skills

We are looking for people who are:

• Experienced teaching English as a second language or other teaching experience. 
  
•  Friendly and empathic
•  Non-judgmental
  
•  Reliable and trustworthy
  
•  Able to maintain strong boundaries
  
•  Easy to talk to and a good listener
•  Respectful of confidentiality.

To volunteer with Voices in Exile you should have an interest in migration issues and a commitment to basic human rights.

When do I need to be available?

Details	This is negotiable depending on your availability and the availability of the student. All volunteering takes place in office hours and is supported by a member of staff.

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Where does this role take place?

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