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
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.
- Read more about the position in the volunteer position description, opens a new window.
- Learn more about our English Language Learning program.
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.
Virtual sessions
New times added on September 27.
Mondays, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
In-person sessions
Alderney Gate Public Library
Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
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
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Captain William Spry Public Library
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Dartmouth North Public Library
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Halifax Central Library
Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
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
Temporary Relocation to Mosaic Church, opens a new window
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.
Sackville Public Library
Mondays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodlawn Public Library
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Sundays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
