ESOL Home Tutor Volunteer
Become a volunteer home tutor and help provide free English lessons to former refugees and migrants, empowering them to navigate daily life in New Zealand and engage in Kiwi culture. Learners are adults aged 30-65, and lessons are delivered one-on-one in their homes once a week. Volunteers must have personal transport to travel around Hamilton. Lessons typically last 1–2 hours, and online classes may occasionally be an option.
Training Details - Introductory Training:
- 20 hours of training sessions and 14 hours of independent study.
- Delivered over 2.5 days across three consecutive weeks.
- A minimum of 80% attendance is required to complete the training.
Practical Experience:
- 12 one-to-one teaching sessions.
- Total commitment: 20–26 hours for preparation, tutoring, and evaluation.
Upcoming Training Dates (2025):
- 7 March: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- 14 March: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- 20 March: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cost:
- $40 fee for printing and training materials.
Certification: Receive an NZQA-approved certificate upon completing the course requirements.
Additional Information
Lesson Delivery:
- Lessons are typically in-person at the learner’s home, lasting 1–2 hours per week.
- Personal transport is required to travel around Hamilton.
Ongoing Opportunities:
- Training courses are held throughout the year, offering flexibility to join future sessions.
- This rewarding opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of former refugees and migrants while fostering cultural connections and building a stronger community.
Requirements:
Skills We Are Looking For in Volunteers
Language Skills:
- Confident use of written and spoken English.
- No prior teaching experience required.
Cultural Awareness:
- Willingness to share the language and culture of New Zealand.
- Experience working with people from other cultures (recommended but not essential).
Personality Traits:
- Open-minded and curious about people and cultures.
- A desire to learn about other cultures while sharing your expertise and skills.
- Culturally sensitive and accepting of diverse opinions, views, and backgrounds.
- Friendly, flexible, and proactive.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment:
Introductory Training:
- 20 hours of training sessions.
- 14 hours of independent study.
Practical Experience:
- 12 one-to-one teaching sessions (1–2 hours each).
- Approximately 20–26 hours of preparation, tutoring, and evaluation.
Commitment:
- A minimum of 6 months is required.
Information Sessions
- Learn more about our organisation and the Home Tutor Volunteer position at the following sessions held at the Settlement Centre:
- Thursday, 30 January 2025: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Tuesday, 4 February 2025: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- Wednesday, 12 February 2025: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Note: Registration is required to attend these sessions. Please find our contact details below to register.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Apply for this role:
