Volunteer ESOL/EAL Club Leader
Legacy Youth Zone
We are looking for volunteers to join our new programme supporting displaced children in the community. We are looking for help offering English Language support at Legacy and building young people's confidence and skills towards positive outcomes. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in ESOL to gain experience and build skills.
Legacy is embarking on a new project focused on supporting displaced young people in Croydon’s education and wellbeing. This project aims to provide displaced young people in the borough free membership and meals at Legacy and structured support aligned with identified needs, such as English Language support, counselling, physical activities and engagement in all enriching activities at Legacy. In this role, you will support young people to develop their English Language skills through ESOL sessions / EAL Club at the Youth Zone. • Plan, prepare and lead ESOL sessions with displaced young people either as part of a team or individually. Sessions should aim to be engaging, educational and adaptable to a range of skill levels and needs. • Provide an enriching space and environment to build communication skills, confidence, and self-esteem. • Come to sessions prepared and build positive relationships and great communication with the wider Legacy team to support outcomes for young people • Establish clear professional boundaries and build positive and trusting relationships with young people • Adhere to Legacy Youth Zone Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Children Policies
Befriending, buddying and mentoring,Languages & translation,Teaching & training,Youth work,Support work
Language Skills (Eg, French, German, Arabic Etc), Organising & Planning, Initiative/Self Motivation, Verbal Communication
• TEFL (or similar) qualification is desirable but not essential. • Experience or background in education, tutoring or leading activities with young people is ideal but not essential. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well in a team • Passion for supporting young people’s educational development • Ability to engage and connect with children of diverse backgrounds, ages and needs. A conscious and empathetic approach to barriers to learning and language differences. • Friendly, non-judgmental and patient approach to supporting all young people • Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to fulfilling volunteer role
Key points: • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on displaced young people’s educational outcomes and wellbeing • Experience working in a charity and being part of a key project • Satisfaction in giving back to the wider community • Meet new people and build new connections • An overall sense of purpose and wellbeing Volunteers will get to be part of a team supporting young people. You will meet new people, learn new skills or share your skills and experiences with others and have fun doing so. Our volunteers can enjoy a hot meal and drink while on session and access training through Legacy Youth Zone such as Youth Work, Advanced Safeguarding or CPD. Volunteers are invited to regular social and appreciation events and are recognised for their support in our team and the community. Volunteering at Legacy is an opportunity to be part of the bigger picture but to also join an award winning youth provision that is providing thousands of young people access to a broad range of activities, enabling them to discover talents and skills they otherwise might not have known they had. This helps young people, some from disadvantaged backgrounds, channel their energy in positive and productive ways whilst making friends and learning new skills. Join us if you are passionate about young people and want to make a positive impact in a young persons life, and break negative cycles.
Weekday afternoons between 3.45pm-5.00pm, up to 4 hours per week. Flexible options available - please ask!
CR0 2LG
Legacy Youth Zone, 125 Whitehorse Rd, Croydon CR0 2LG
Close to Selhurst Train Station Bus Stops: Northcote Road/Legacy Youth Zone - 50, 468, X68, N68 Beaconsfield Road/Legacy Youth Zone - 50, 468, X68, N68 The Crescent - 50, 468, X68, N68
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