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The English Access Project
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Education
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The English Access Project runs free English classes for adults in Salford. We meet every Saturday morning at Eccles Library and have been running since June 2026, with around 12 regular learners from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Hong Kong and Mauritius. Sessions cover everyday English, speaking confidence, reading and writing, and practical help with things like CVs, forms and job interviews. We're a constituted community group run by volunteers, a full member of Salford CVS, and we're working towards charity registration. Our Chair is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at a Manchester secondary school.
Description of role: The English Access Project runs free English classes for adults every Saturday at Eccles Library, Salford. We've been going since June 2026 and have around 12 regular learners from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Hong Kong and Mauritius.
The teaching side is sorted. What we haven't got is any presence online. We own our domain (englishaccessproject.com) but have no website or social media yet, so people only find us through the library and word of mouth.
We're after one or two students to help us get set up online:
- build a simple website on our domain (Google Sites is fine)
- set up Facebook and Instagram pages, with a handful of ready-to-go posts
- write a short how-to guide so we can keep it all running ourselves
It would suit someone studying marketing, media, digital or web design who wants a real project for their CV or portfolio. You'll have a free hand on design, working with our Chair, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at a Manchester secondary school.
Most of it can be done remotely, roughly 3-4 hours a week over 6-8 weeks, at times that suit you. You're welcome to come along to a Saturday morning class to see what we do and take photos. Eccles Library is a short walk from Eccles tram stop (Metrolink, Eccles line) and on bus routes from Manchester city centre.
The teaching side is sorted. What we haven't got is any presence online. We own our domain (englishaccessproject.com) but have no website or social media yet, so people only find us through the library and word of mouth.
We're after one or two students to help us get set up online:
- build a simple website on our domain (Google Sites is fine)
- set up Facebook and Instagram pages, with a handful of ready-to-go posts
- write a short how-to guide so we can keep it all running ourselves
It would suit someone studying marketing, media, digital or web design who wants a real project for their CV or portfolio. You'll have a free hand on design, working with our Chair, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages at a Manchester secondary school.
Most of it can be done remotely, roughly 3-4 hours a week over 6-8 weeks, at times that suit you. You're welcome to come along to a Saturday morning class to see what we do and take photos. Eccles Library is a short walk from Eccles tram stop (Metrolink, Eccles line) and on bus routes from Manchester city centre.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, IT Skills, Marketing and PR, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Saturday 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: 3 hours a week
Location:
Eccles Library, 28 Barton Lane
Eccles, Salford
M30 0TU