English Language Learning Volunteers

English Language Learning Volunteers

You are welcoming newcomers

With three volunteer hours a week, you can help newcomers settle into their new community.

Together, we will:

  • overcome language barriers
  • build cultural understanding
  • achieve a sense of community

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What you'll be doing

Once a week for 2 hours, you'll meet 1-on-1 or with a small group of adults looking to improve their English communication skills. You'll help them practice their English conversation skills and learn about the local community.

About you

  • No experience is necessary. We provide training and support for all our volunteers!
  • You're interested in meeting people from around the globe and learning about culture.
  • You're able to commit to a scheduled 2-3 hour weekly time commitment for at least 3 months.

Training for volunteers

We offer a series of workshops for our ELL Volunteers including:

  • ELL Basics
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • ESL Literacy
  • Goal Setting and Lesson Planning

Our program coordinator will work with you to determine which workshops are best for you.

Sessions 2023-24

Take a look at our sessions for this year. Tell us which location, day, and time fits your schedule best.

Current sessions

Alderney Gate Public Library
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Bedford Public Library
Mondays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Tuesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Captain William Spry Public Library
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Halifax Central Library
Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Halifax North Memorial Public Library
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Keshen Goodman Public Library
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Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM (Upstairs)
Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM (Basement)

Note: We are also looking for bilingual Arabic-English and Farsi-English volunteers who are interested in working with beginners at Keshen Goodman Public Library.

Woodlawn Public Library
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Sundays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Become an ELL Volunteer

We accept volunteer applications all year. Apply now!

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