Teacher, Conversational English Classes

About the Organization

Welcome Place (Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc.) promotes and supports the resettlement and protection of refugees and offers a range of services that welcome and assist refugee newcomers with their settlement into Canadian society. We are centrally located, close to public transportation, and wheelchair accessible. We offer services in over 20 languages.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Responsibilities

• Facilitate conversational English Circles for adults and teach participants.
• Participants are newcomers to Canada with various first languages.
• English Circles take place in person at 521 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg.

Skills Required

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Interested in and enjoy working with newcomers to Canada.
• Comfortable working with people from various cultural backgrounds.
• Comfortable using technology, including internet and Zoom.
• Passion to share skills and have a positive impact on the lives of others.
• Dependable and reliable.

Assets

• TESL/TEFL certified or in the process of becoming certified.

Benefits

• Letter of reference.
• Certificate of recognition.

Eligibility

• Age: 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+.
• Opportunity available to candidates from the general populace.

Time Commitment

• Daytime or evening sessions.
• Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
• Wednesdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
• Thursdays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Must be available for at least one 2-hour session per week for three to six months.

Location

• Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Address: 521 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg.

Background Checks

• Criminal record check required: Yes.
• Child abuse registry check required: Yes.

Additional Information

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past, and is dedicated to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.