Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner
Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner
ENGin
Estimated Time: 10 - 12 Hours Over 3 - 3 Months
Are you ready to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. We’ll pair you up with a buddy in Ukraine for weekly videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. No teaching experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required to volunteer with us. All of our participants can understand and hold a basic conversation in English. We offer ample training resources, session materials and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. You’ll also have access to online communities to share ideas and ask questions.
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Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. We provide training, support, and comprehensive session plans to guide your conversations.
Our volunteer registration process looks like this:
Complete an application form (5 minutes)
Attend a Zoom interview (15 minutes)
Complete the program agreement (2 minutes)
Attend a 2-part volunteer training (1-1.5 hours)
Take the quiz (5 minutes)
Get matched to a student!
What We Have In Place
Volunteers are provided training and support throughout their experience with ENGin. We match volunteers with students based on interests and availability. Volunteers meet with their students for 1 hour per week over a 10-12 week period. These meeting take place online via video chat (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). Each 1 hour session revolves around conversation in English. We provide session plans and training on best practices.
If you have any questions before signing up, please contact our team at info@enginprogram.org.