ESOL​/TEFL volunteer

To support refugees and asylum seekers in developing their English language skills helping them to build confidence and integrate into the community.

• Assist in delivering ESOL classes to adult learners at varying levels of English proficiency
• Support learners one-to-one or in small groups with speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• Help prepare learning materials and classroom activities
• Encourage participation and build learners’ confidence in using English in everyday situations
• Provide informal conversational practice and support
• Offer cultural orientation where appropriate (e.g., local services, daily life in the UK)
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to the ESOL coordinator

• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Teaching or tutoring experience

• Supportive and encouraging attitude
• Reliable and committed
• Flexible and adaptable
• Interest in refugee support and community integration

Time Commitment – typically 3 hours a week, Tuesday daytime.

Minimum commitment of 6 months preferred.

• Induction and ongoing support provided
• Supervision from ESOL coordinator or lead tutor
• Benefits of Volunteering
• Gain experience in teaching and community work
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers

Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP) provides practical and emotional support, advice, ESOL classes and social opportunities to refugees and people seeking asylum living in the Watford and Three Rivers area.