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Facilitator of English Language Conversations - Informal
Organisation Details
Chrysalis Manchester
Activity type: Advice, Information and Support, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Community Work, Health and Wellbeing, International , IT, Languages, Mentoring, Befriending and Buddying, Older People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Family Support Centre
Description of role: ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION PROJECT - with UoM student volunteers
English language conversations led by Manchester-based students at the Chrysalis Centre
Would you like to make a difference in your local community while you study?
Are you interested in learning more about the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers?
Would you like to work with people from a range of language and cultural backgrounds?
Are you thinking about teaching English abroad or in the UK?
If YES, Volunteer for our English language conversation project!
- As a volunteer for this activity, you will facilitate English conversation sessions at a local community centre.
- The sessions are attended largely by refugees and asylum seekers and provide a valuable opportunity for participants to practice speaking English in an informal, friendly, environment.
-Conversation sessions run on a weekly basis on a Wednesday from 13.00-14.30 and most volunteers attend roughly one to two sessions per month.
-Each session is led by a small group of student volunteers.
-You do not need any prior experience to get involved and you will have the opportunity to take part in training sessions through the year.
** References will be required
For more information contact Aoileann Ni Mhurchu at aoileann.nimhurchu@manchester.ac.uk
See also this blog for more information: https://pure.manchester.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/226962452/Chrysalis_student_report_2.pdf
English language conversations led by Manchester-based students at the Chrysalis Centre
Would you like to make a difference in your local community while you study?
Are you interested in learning more about the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers?
Would you like to work with people from a range of language and cultural backgrounds?
Are you thinking about teaching English abroad or in the UK?
If YES, Volunteer for our English language conversation project!
- As a volunteer for this activity, you will facilitate English conversation sessions at a local community centre.
- The sessions are attended largely by refugees and asylum seekers and provide a valuable opportunity for participants to practice speaking English in an informal, friendly, environment.
-Conversation sessions run on a weekly basis on a Wednesday from 13.00-14.30 and most volunteers attend roughly one to two sessions per month.
-Each session is led by a small group of student volunteers.
-You do not need any prior experience to get involved and you will have the opportunity to take part in training sessions through the year.
** References will be required
For more information contact Aoileann Ni Mhurchu at aoileann.nimhurchu@manchester.ac.uk
See also this blog for more information: https://pure.manchester.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/226962452/Chrysalis_student_report_2.pdf
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Fixed / Short term
Opportunity times: Wednesday PM
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: 1.5 Hours per week
Location:
4-6 Westerling Way
Manchester
M16 7EA