Conversation Workshops – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme Preston

Conversation Workshops – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme Preston

Do you have teaching experience?

If you do, Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme (LRRP) requires volunteers to support their Conversation Workshop sessions.

The aim of the sessions is to help those attending to gain confidence in their English speaking skills by offering them the opportunity to converse with the volunteer in an empathetic and supportive environment.

You must be willing to go through an induction process and relevant background checks; this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Tasks:

• Supporting ESOL workshops
• Engaging with the group supporting those attending to take part and to get involved, may also require 121
• Supporting sessions that are delivered at venues online as required
• Help with building new skills, confidence, and motivation
• Help setting up the room for group work and tidying up afterwards (Building based)
• Log your volunteering hours monthly online

Required Qualities:

• Be over the age of 18
• Commitment to addressing the needs of refugees and asylum seekers & interest in refugee issues.
• ESOL / Teaching experience would be an advantage
• Patience and understanding, trustworthy and responsible
• Approachable and Friendly
• Non-Judgemental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• An ability to motivate and inspire others
• Excellent communication skills (no additional language skills required)
• Active Listener
• Reliable and committed to providing long term volunteering support on dates required
• Ability to work well as part of a team