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💬 Volunteer Day: Support and converse with English learners 💬 - Tuesday 27 January
Organisation Details
University of Manchester Volunteering & Awards Team
Activity type: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Teaching, Training and Coaching
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Culture, Education
Description of role: Want to support migrants and refugees? Interested in helping people practise their English through friendly conversation? Join us for a Volunteer Day with Rise and Flourish, supporting their English language learning (ESOL) sessions.
💬 About Rise and Flourish
Rise and Flourish is a local charity focused on creating welcoming spaces where people can learn, share, and grow together. Their project centres on English language learning (ESOL), empowering migrants, refugees, and people for whom English is not a first language to build confidence, skills, and meaningful connections. The sessions aim to reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, and bring people together through learning.
💬 What will you be doing?
You will be supporting the ESOL lesson and the students by:
- Conversing with participants to help improve their English-speaking skills
- Supporting activities set by the teacher
- Helping and guiding students if they have any questions during the session
No teaching experience is required - just a friendly and supportive attitude.
💬 When and where?
This Volunteer Day will be on Tuesday 27 January, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It will be taking place in the Longsight Library and Learning Centre (519 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4NE).
This venue can be reached from campus via the 191, 192, 197, and 53 bus routes. Alternatively, you can travel with me by taxi from campus - please let me know in advance if you would like this arranged.
💬 What do you need to bring?
Rise and Flourish will be providing light refreshments including tea and water. You are welcome to bring a water bottle.
If you’re interested, please apply using the link below. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, contact beth.carson@manchester.ac.uk.
💬 About Rise and Flourish
Rise and Flourish is a local charity focused on creating welcoming spaces where people can learn, share, and grow together. Their project centres on English language learning (ESOL), empowering migrants, refugees, and people for whom English is not a first language to build confidence, skills, and meaningful connections. The sessions aim to reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, and bring people together through learning.
💬 What will you be doing?
You will be supporting the ESOL lesson and the students by:
- Conversing with participants to help improve their English-speaking skills
- Supporting activities set by the teacher
- Helping and guiding students if they have any questions during the session
No teaching experience is required - just a friendly and supportive attitude.
💬 When and where?
This Volunteer Day will be on Tuesday 27 January, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. It will be taking place in the Longsight Library and Learning Centre (519 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4NE).
This venue can be reached from campus via the 191, 192, 197, and 53 bus routes. Alternatively, you can travel with me by taxi from campus - please let me know in advance if you would like this arranged.
💬 What do you need to bring?
Rise and Flourish will be providing light refreshments including tea and water. You are welcome to bring a water bottle.
If you’re interested, please apply using the link below. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, contact beth.carson@manchester.ac.uk.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Tuesday Morning
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Minimum hours commitment: 2
Location:
519 Stockport Rd, Longsight
Manchester
M12 4NE