Conversational English Volunteer
What is a Conversational English Volunteer?
Conversational English Volunteers help to support families and individuals who do not have English as a first language to enjoy and improve their conversational English. This can be through having everyday conversations in community venues such as libraries and community centres and other interaction such as assisting with homework or visiting in the home.
What’s in it for you?
- Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Meeting people and developing professional opportunities
- Enjoying new experiences and learning about new cultures
- Great personal satisfaction that you are making a difference to someone's ability to speak English
- Regular team support and development where required.
What’s involved?
- Completing Basic Safeguarding Child and Adult Protection Training.
- Becoming familiar and then following the Canterbury City Council’s relevant policies and procedures
- Agreeing what opportunities there will be for working with the families with the named contact on a regular basis
- Meeting the Individual or family in an agreed location suitable to all of you.
- Supporting with English homework and understanding the British culture.
- Attending regular one to one sessions with your named contact.
Time Commitment
Flexible to be agreed with the individual, family and Canterbury City Council Resettlement Officer.
This role will suit people…
Who are, enthusiastic, patient and welcoming. You will have an interest in working with families and individuals who require support with practising spoken English. This role may require some lone working and ability to work with a diverse range of people.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Canterbury City Council provides a wide range of services that have a significant impact on children aged 0 – 18 years and vulnerable adults. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults who are in contact with us through these services.
Due to the nature of this role an enhanced DBS check and references will be required
How do I apply?
Please email Resettlement Officer, Kirsty King, for an application form or you can ring Kirsty if you would like an informal chat about this role
Email: ***email_hidden***
TEL : View phone number on unitedkingdom.jobradars.com
All applications must be received by 03 August 2026.
Site Maintenance Dates
Site maintenance is being carried out and may be unavailable on 20 June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 – 12:00.
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