Volunteer ESOL Tutor- RMC

About the Refugee and Migrant Centre

RMC mission: We will act with humanity and compassion – knowing that with the right support and a chance to rebuild their lives, people can go on to thrive and be equal citizens.

RMC vision: A society where newcomers feel welcome, valued and live dignified lives.

To fulfil our vision and mission, RMC offers advice and guidance in the areas of housing and destitution, education, training, employment, and immigration. RMC provides a free drop-in service with face-to-face, holistic advice, support and guidance to clients

We provide advice to clients who drop in during the mornings and book appointments for more complex cases during the afternoons. We close to the public all day Wednesdays.

Volunteering with RMC

You will be based at our offices in either Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham or Dudley in a busy environment with a friendly, supportive staff and volunteer team. We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic and committed and can deliver English to Refugees and Asylum seekers. The role helps enable refugees/asylum seekers acquire English which increases their accessibility to so many services and increases integration. This role is suitable for people who are already qualified in ESOL delivery / have a teaching qualification, or have enrolled in a course and need teaching experience as part of the qualification.

Role Description

Delivering quality sessions, face-to-face to groups of learners

Carry out initial assessments face-to-face, to identify suitable learners

Giving information, advice and guidance to learners about study options

Working with small groups and sometimes individuals, within the class to help with listening, reading and writing

Helping to prepare classes and update the admin for the class to ensure a high-quality session

What are we looking for?

Previous teaching experience is required, or working towards a teaching qualification where you need supervised teaching hours. Additional language skills would be a great benefit, but not a necessity. You will need to be able to work well with others and be understanding and empathetic to the difficulties people may face.

Skills required

We provide a comprehensive induction, on-going training and support to all our volunteers but there are some skills we require you to have that are specific to this role:

A friendly and approachable personality

Enthusiastic and passionate about working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Willingness to work as part of a team

Ability to support the planning of lessons and comfortable assisting learning in small groups

Strong communication skills

Ability to maintain strong boundaries with clients

An understanding and acceptance of equal opportunities

Basic computer skills

A good level of English speaking, reading and writing

Why RMC?

You will be offered regular support and supervision and provided with a mentor

You will gain skills with new arrival communities

You will gain valuable volunteering experience and a reference

An opportunity to give something back to your local community

Work in a supported, friendly volunteering environment where volunteers are at the heart of what we do

Develop key employability skills for your CV such as communication, teamwork, empathy, organisation as well as role specific skills

Volunteer expenses will be reimbursed

Other information

Disabled access: Yes

Insurance: Yes

Expenses: Yes

Induction: Yes

Training: Yes

Health and Safety Policy: Yes

Equal Opportunities Policy: Yes