English Exchange Volunteer

Get InVOLved Norfolk; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking volunteers for the English Exchange at the Millennium Library in Norwich. The role involves assisting local individuals learning English as a Second Language by leading conversation sessions and promoting library resources that support language learning. A friendly demeanor, interest in helping others, and the ability to facilitate discussions are essential. Volunteers will collaborate with library staff and receive support in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to attend regular weekly group meetings.
• Ability to engage in conversations using conversation starter cards.
• Interest in promoting library resources.

Responsibilities

• Help lead informal discussion groups for English practice.
• Use resources to facilitate discussions and aid language learning.
• Direct participants to library staff for account setup and support.

Skills

Open and friendly manner

Interest in helping others learn

Ability to lead group discussions

Openness to learning about other cultures

Job description

Norfolk Library and Information Service is nationally recognised as being one of the best library services in the country. We're an integral part of the public service offer in Norfolk. Our vision is ...

English Exchange Volunteer - Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, England NR2 1TF, United Kingdom

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Summary

We are looking for a volunteer to help at an English Exchange session at the Millennium Library to support local people who have English as a Second Language.

Detailed description

English Exchange sessions offer people the opportunity to improve their spoken English skills by having conversations with other people. Running them in libraries ensures they are free and accessible to everyone. They are great for people attending ESOL (English as a second language) classes although anyone can attend. The skills gained through these sessions help people to connect with others, gain employment, access health and housing services.

Sessions run in the library on a a Thursday morning on a weekly basis.You will be working with other library volunteers with support from the library manager and library assistants to:

• Help lead an informal discussion group, to support anyone who wishes to practice their spoken English skills
• Use resources like conversation starter cards to lead discussions on topics chosen by those taking part
• Direct people to library staff to set up a library account
• Promote the resources available in the library to support learning and build vocabulary; language books, CDs, basic books in English such as Easy readers and electronic resources such as eBooks, eAudio books and Press Reader (online access to newspapers & magazines)
• Signpost to organisations offering more specialist support (job seeking, housing and translation services for documents)

Key Behaviours and Skills:

• An open and friendly manner
• An interest in helping others learn
• Able to attend regular weekly group meetings
• Ability to lead group discussion or one to one discussion using resources such as conversation starter cards and focus on specific areas of vocabulary
• An openness to learning about other cultures and people

About Norfolk Library and Information Service

Norfolk Library and Information Service is nationally recognised as being one of the best library services in the country. We're an integral part of the public service offer in Norfolk. Our vision is for everyone in Norfolk to use their inspirational, safe and welcoming libraries. Our volunteers support and add value to our Library services. We have roles to suit all needs and we welcome volunteers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.