Volunteer: Virtual ESOL Class Assistant - Help adult hospital employees learn English for workplace promotions.

Our Impact

For 75 years JVS has been helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services. Each year, JVS empowers more than 21,000 individuals through more than 36 services that guide clients on a pathway to meaningful employment; some of which include educational testing, skills training, English for Speakers of Other Languages, job search training, career counseling, Adult Basic Literacy and Adult Diploma Program instruction, citizenship education and financial literacy.

For several years, JVS has been recognized as a leading agency in the workforce development field, serving individuals such as professional-level job seekers, entry-level employees, welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, and career changers, and partnering with employers to help fill vacancies and provide the education their employees need to ascend their career ladders.

Class Schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 30-12pm EST, over Zoom. We respectfully ask volunteers to volunteer at least one shift a week (one class). This current class cycle goes through August 28, 2024.

Course Description

Mass General Brigham (MGB) Workplace ESOL classes are offered to hospital employees who are non-native speakers of English. The goal of the class is to improve English language skills for work and daily life. Lessons are contextualized to the hospital setting.

Level Description

The Beginner level is for students with limited experience using the English language. The class covers basic grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary acquisition skills. Topics include introductions, family and personal information, and workplace conversations.

Volunteer Responsibilities

The volunteer will assist with taking attendance, observing and participating in full class activities, leading breakout groups, and providing feedback to students. All materials and activities will be created by the instructor. If interested, the volunteer may choose to create some warm up or discussion activities under guidance from the instructor.

Volunteer Qualifications

Patience and understanding of adult learners. Willingness to work in group setting with non-native English speakers. Interest in helping students improve their communication skills. Comfortable with the basics of Zoom.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.