Farsi speaking English tutor volunteer - Female Only (Hackney)

What You'll Do: 

 

  • To support people who are not confident with spoken English to develop these skills through conversational English sessions through 1:1 or in small groups.
  • Agree a mutual agreeable time and frequency that works for both parties Engage in conversation, allowing the person to feel supported and comfortable to practice speaking English Preparing and delivering sessions independently including setting work and assessing
  • To keep records of conversations and update the support worker on progress of sessions.
Why You'll Love It: 
  • Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
  • Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
What You'll Learn: 
  • Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For: 

The skills you need:

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
  • Fluent in Farsi and English
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Education
Social Care
Hackney
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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