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Rise and Flourish
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Education, Libraries
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Rise and Flourish is non profit organization base in Longsight, Manchester. We create welcoming spaces where people can learn, share, and grow together. Our project combines English language learning (ESOL) with the joy of cooking and movement, we empower migrants, refugees, and people where English is not their first language to build skills, confidence, and connections that bring people together, reduce isolation, and promote wellbeing all while learning English. Together, we are not just learning English – we are rising, flourishing, and building stronger communities.
Description of role: Rise and Flourish is a volunteering community project supporting people whose first language is not English, including immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and especially women, to build confidence and improve their English skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers to help with our ESOL English classes, where participants learn English through conversation, and community activities.
As a volunteer, you will support learners by:
Helping participants practise speaking and understanding English
Supporting group English activities
Encouraging confidence and social connection
Creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Assisting facilitators during sessions
No teaching experience is required, just patience, kindness, and a passion for supporting people from diverse backgrounds.
By volunteering with Rise and Flourish, you will help people feel more confident, connected, and empowered in their everyday lives while becoming part of a supportive community project making a real difference.
If you enjoy helping others and want to support people whose first language is not English, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for friendly and supportive volunteers to help with our ESOL English classes, where participants learn English through conversation, and community activities.
As a volunteer, you will support learners by:
Helping participants practise speaking and understanding English
Supporting group English activities
Encouraging confidence and social connection
Creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Assisting facilitators during sessions
No teaching experience is required, just patience, kindness, and a passion for supporting people from diverse backgrounds.
By volunteering with Rise and Flourish, you will help people feel more confident, connected, and empowered in their everyday lives while becoming part of a supportive community project making a real difference.
If you enjoy helping others and want to support people whose first language is not English, we would love to hear from you.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours
Location:
519 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4NE
Manchester
M12 4NE