Online English Conversation Circle Facilitator (Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington)

Online English Conversation Circle Facilitator

(Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington)

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Position ID: V-GUE2630

Last Modified: 19 Apr 2022

Last Full Update: 19 Apr 2022

Opportunity Details

Impact Statement

Help your new and old neighbours practise English

Contact

Semhar Fsehatsion, Employment and Volunteer Coordinator, Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington; Phone: (519) 836-2222 ext 257; Email: sfsehatsion@is-gw.ca

Duties

• Welcome the group and facilitate the session
• Initiate conversations based on a pre-determined topic with a small group of newcomers
• Engage and encourage all participants to speak English
• Explain unfamiliar concepts and words when needed
• Collaborate with other Conversation Circle Leads to determine topics
• Record the time spent volunteering and preparing for the session
• Maintain a warm and welcoming environment where each participant is treated with dignity and respect

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being ; Quality Education ; Reduced Inequality ; Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Benefits

• Have the opportunity to meet people in your community
• Gain experience in adult education and in teaching newcomers useful English conversation skills
• Show your capacity to work with an intercultural group of people
• Expand your knowledge of various cultures and backgrounds
• Volunteer Recognition

Clients

Newcomers; Seniors

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with limited mobility

Areas of Interest

Community Outreach ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Newcomer Assistance ; Translation / Languages / Interpretation

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; • Strong command of the English language (Minimum CLB level of 7 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)
• A TESL/TESOL certificate would be considered an asset.
• Experience in mentoring or teaching adults or seniors in a learning environment
• Familiarity with using Zoom and the internet
• Sensitivity to and/or understanding of the immigrant experience and challenges facing newcomers
• Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Warm and friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Maturity and an active listener
• Patient and punctual
• Self-initiative and enthusiasm
• Teaching experience and additional languages an asset
• Application form, interview and 2 references required

Commitment Length

Short Term (Up to 4 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; • Online Programs will run weekly
• 1 hour session weekly

Interaction Level

Small Group

Minimum Hours

1 / Week

Dates and Times

Tuesday: Morning
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
Thursday: Morning
Friday: Morning, Afternoon

Seasons

Year Round ; We will be running different programs during the year. We are welcoming all interested volunteers to apply all year around.

Accessibility

Not Applicable ; Online tools

Location

Online via Zoom