Skills required
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Volunteers are provided training and support throughout their experience with ENGin. We match volunteers with students based on interests and availability. Volunteers meet with their students for 1 hour per week over a 10-12 week period. These meetings take place online via video chat (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). Each 1 hour session revolves around conversation in English. We provide session plans and training on best practices, and our support team is available to volunteers at all times.
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner
10 hours
/ weekly
10-12 weeks minimum
Are you ready to change a life from the comfort of home? Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection. No experience with ESL learners or knowledge of Ukrainian is required to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. You’ll also have access to online communities to share ideas and ask questions. Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. Since our founding in 2020, ENGin has matched over 24,000 volunteers with students, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our students report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience. "I'm so glad that I got this experience and was able to make a new friend. By putting in a small amount of time, I'm able to make a huge impact on my student." "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!" "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up." To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer or register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions: https://calendly.com/volunteer-training/volunteer-info-sessions. Info sessions are an opportunity to meet one of our team members and learn more about ENGin before signing up. If you have any questions about our program, please contact our team at info@enginprogram.org.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
As a volunteer with ENGin, you'll have the chance to make a real difference by helping a Ukrainian student practice and improve their conversational English. In the process, you'll also develop your own communication, leadership, and intercultural skills. You'll build a meaningful one-on-one connection, gain valuable experience working with English learners, and be part of a global movement to support Ukrainian youth — all while volunteering flexibly from anywhere in the world.
Skills required
Requirements:
Also required for this position: Volunteers are provided training and support throughout their experience with ENGin. We match volunteers with students based on interests and availability. Volunteers meet with their students for 1 hour per week over a 10-12 week period. These meetings take place online via video chat (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). Each 1 hour session revolves around conversation in English. We provide session plans and training on best practices, and our support team is available to volunteers at all times.
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Good for youth