Winter 2024 Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Refugees through English Education

The Washington English Center is recruiting online and in-person volunteers to teach and tutor English!

About the Washington English Center:

Since 1993, Washington English Center (WEC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area using volunteer teachers and tutors.

What our volunteers do:

Volunteers meet once a week online or in person in downtown DC for 1-3 hours a week for 11 weeks. Volunteers follow a provided syllabus and textbook and are given ongoing training. No teaching experience is required!

We also have the opportunity to substitute teach, which does not require a once-a-week 1-3 hour commitment, and provides volunteers with the flexibility to get involved at their own convenience. We are happy to work with your schedule!

Volunteer Perks:

• Volunteer happy hour and socials in-person and online
• Meet new friends from around the world
• Networking events
• Perfect for college students interested in joining the Peace Corps
• Make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees!

Volunteer Requirements:

• Speak fluent English, non-native speakers welcome!
• Be at least 18 years old 
• Complete the volunteer application 
• Complete a short onboarding call with a staff member
• Complete training, use teacher materials and textbook provided

Winter 2024 ESOL group classes start January 16th and run through March 28th, 2024 however, our one-on-one tutoring sessions happen on a rolling basis and have flexible start and end dates. We accept applications throughout the year!

To learn more please visit https://www.washingtonenglish.org/volunteers/ or contact Yaritza Abrego, Associate Director of Volunteers and Partnerships at yabrego@washingtonenglish.org.  Looking forward to welcoming you to WEC soon!