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.
Scheduled Sessions 2024
Sessions begin in Fall 2024. Tell us which location, day, and time fits your schedule best.
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
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Thursdays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM (Mosaic Church, opens a new window)
Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 PMNote: 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
Mondays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Woodlawn Public Library
Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Sundays, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Virtual Sessions
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
