English Conversation Group Facilitator (Hyson Gren and Central Libraries)
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham City LibrariesLocation(s): Hyson Green and Arboretum, Meadows, St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: How many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Do you enjoy meaningful conversations and meeting new people? We're looking for friendly, open-minded volunteers to help lead and participate in our weekly conversation groups! Whether you're a natural talker or a great listener, your presence can make a big difference.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Learning English is an important part of integrating into Nottingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a team of volunteers who support and encourage people from different cultures to improve their spoken English skills through stimulating and varied conversation in relaxed groups. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least one of the following sessions weekly. We currently need four volunteers for Hyson Green Library and four for Central Library with training and induction planned for July for a September start.
Sessions are as follows: Hyson Green Library, Fridays, 10.30 am to 12 pm, Nottingham Central Library, Thursdays, 2 pm to 3.30 pm
What you will be doing
-- Support weekly conversation sessions for mixed-ability English learners face-to-face.
-- Ensure sessions are fun, interesting, and of value by using a wide range of appropriate discussion topics and providing materials such as newspapers
-- Support individuals to take an active part in group conversations through encouragement and motivation
-- Complete and submit basic weekly attendance records to help monitor and develop the service
What's in it for you
-- Gain insight into different cultures and meet people from around the world
-- Personal satisfaction in knowing you are making a big difference in people’s lives
-- Learn new skills and/or enhance current skills such as coaching, teamwork, leading groups, interpersonal skills, etc
-- Increased awareness of local services and opportunities available to different communities
-- Opportunity to meet with the rest of the Conversation Group team and share your ideas about the service
-- Supervision and ongoing support from Library staff
-- Quality role-related training and induction
Sessions are as follows: Hyson Green Library, Fridays, 10.30 am to 12 pm, Nottingham Central Library, Thursdays, 2 pm to 3.30 pm
What you will be doing
-- Support weekly conversation sessions for mixed-ability English learners face-to-face.
-- Ensure sessions are fun, interesting, and of value by using a wide range of appropriate discussion topics and providing materials such as newspapers
-- Support individuals to take an active part in group conversations through encouragement and motivation
-- Complete and submit basic weekly attendance records to help monitor and develop the service
What's in it for you
-- Gain insight into different cultures and meet people from around the world
-- Personal satisfaction in knowing you are making a big difference in people’s lives
-- Learn new skills and/or enhance current skills such as coaching, teamwork, leading groups, interpersonal skills, etc
-- Increased awareness of local services and opportunities available to different communities
-- Opportunity to meet with the rest of the Conversation Group team and share your ideas about the service
-- Supervision and ongoing support from Library staff
-- Quality role-related training and induction
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
-- Good level of spoken English required
-- Non-judgemental, open-minded, and friendly with the ability to encourage people from all communities
-- Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team
-- Able to deal diplomatically and constructively with differences of opinion
-- Non-judgemental, open-minded, and friendly with the ability to encourage people from all communities
-- Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team
-- Able to deal diplomatically and constructively with differences of opinion
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
3-5 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
2-4 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No