Reports to: Adult Empowerment Coordinator

Volunteer Description:

COPO is seeking volunteer ESOL teaching assistants to improve class members’ English language proficiency through guided language exercises and activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead language warmups, small group activities, and language games
• Prepare the classroom and materials for our members
• Assist with grading simple matching and multiple choice, providing feedback on writing
• Participate in our quarterly class trip

Goals:

• Complete a minimum 40 hours of engagement with our ESOL class members over the course of 3 months
• Improve class members’ confidence and proficiency in spoken English

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Work well in a diverse setting
• A willingness to take initiative and think creatively
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week