Volunteering Opportunities with Action Foundation
Action Foundation would not be able to function in the way that it does without the incredible input of so many volunteers. However, many of our volunteers tell us that they gain as much as they give through their experience with us. We have a number of opportunities currently available for volunteering listed below. If you would like more information about any of these roles please email us at: [email protected]
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Volunteer with Action Language
Qualified ESOL teachers
We are always looking for qualified and experienced volunteer teachers (CELTA or equivalent) to join our team. Volunteer teachers help us develop our work by committing to two hours per week teaching time and be willing to take responsibility for preparing and presenting lessons. Teachers need to share our belief in inclusion and value the individual, as well as appreciating the importance of teamwork.
You can find out more on our Teacher Information Sheet.
Volunteer Teaching Assistants
We’re also on the look-out for volunteer teaching assistants to work with the teachers of our free classes to support students in their English learning, through providing feedback, interaction, and a friendly environment. Volunteers will need to be able to commit to two hours per week and have some basic awareness of the issues facing asylum seekers and other migrants.
Find out more on our Teaching Assistant Information Sheet.
If you would like more information or to apply for these role please email [email protected] or call 0191 211 3547
Volunteer with Action Hosting
Volunteer Hosts
We are currently recruiting hosts to be involved with Action Hosting. This exciting project matches hosts with a spare room in their home with a destitute asylum seeker. This scheme is the first of its kind in Tyne and Wear and provides much-needed support and accommodation to a vulnerable group on the edge of society. No experience is necessary as full training and support will be provided. If you live in Tyneside, have a spare room and would like to support this disadvantaged group please get in touch!
For more information about the scheme and how you can get involved email [email protected] or call 0191 2313113 or visit our webpage.
Volunteer with InterAction Drop-in
The CastleGate
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West End Library
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“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the opportunity to volunteer at Action Language last year, and being so welcoming and encouraging whilst I was there. My time there last year sparked a real passion in me to work with migrants here in the UK, and it is a career path I am now looking at trying to pursue long-term. So thank you very much – I very much doubt I’d be sat here now had I not had the experience at Action Language!”