ESL Conversation Circle Assistant (Remote)

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Volunteer Remotely with Literacy Minnesota's Open Door Learning Centers:

Partner with an adult immigrant or refugee learning English. Meet new people from your community and work with them to build literacy skills and achieve their goals through distance education.

Conversation Circle Assistant:

Are you a great listener? Do you enjoy learning about other individuals' experiences and stories? Literacy Minnesota is looking for volunteers to listen to and support learners who are practicing conversational English in a relaxed setting.

• Lead conversation breakout groups with 2-3 participants.
• Volunteer for 1-2 Conversation Circles per week.
• Volunteers need to be comfortable using Zoom.
• No experience or diploma needed - we will provide all necessary training.
• English speakers of all levels are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer.
• Must be 18 years old to volunteer.
• You will need a computer/tablet with a webcam and reliable internet service.

We strongly encourage volunteers who are people of color, indigenous, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQIA2S+ and people with disabilities.

Development Opportunities:

We are excited to offer expanded roles to volunteers who have more teaching expertise or who are looking to gain more experience, including curriculum development, and facilitating Conversation Circles. Please ask for more information!

Conversation Circles Times and Location:

• Conversation Circles run Mon-Thurs, 3:15-4:45pm.
• Conversation Circles are held online using the Zoom video call application.

To apply: email meichinger@literacymn.org or fill out an application: https://www.literacymn.org/volunteerapplication