How to Help! Become a Volunteer
Please read the following before filling out the online application below!
Volunteer Description
Thank you for your interest in Intercambio!
We are looking for volunteers to teach ESL to adult immigrants in one–on–one or group settings. Training, materials and ongoing support are provided. No prior teaching experience or 2nd language skills are required. We need people who are patient, enthusiastic, and able to volunteer 3–6 hours a week for at least three months.
No prior teaching experience is needed only your enthusiasm and the desire to learn from other cultures.
ONE–ON–ONE TEACHING
Volunteers and students generally meet twice a week for an hour and a half each time. One–on–one pairs meet at the student’s home, and the schedule is flexible. We have students with all different types of schedules. Therefore, volunteers could meet with someone in the morning, afternoon, evening, weekends, weekdays or whatever works for you and your student!
SCHOOL CLASS TEACHING
Our school classes have a preset time and location.
They are held in public facilities and are currently scheduled as follows:
- Angevine Middle School in Lafayette on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Boulder High on Tuesdays and Thursdays
There are four terms a year. Class times are from 6:30–8:00pm during the following months:
- mid–January to mid–March
- early April to early June
- early July to end–of–August
- mid–September to end–of–November
TRAINING
For either the one–on–one or the school class teaching, you will start by attending a six–hour volunteer training, usually conducted over two days. If you decide to teach a one–on–one class, we are able to match you up as soon as you complete the training.
If you decide to teach a school class, there are a few additional hours of training involved and includes observing a class.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the online application. Once we get your application, we will keep you posted on days and times of upcoming trainings. If you have questions, please e–mail: Vicky Holdridge
Thank you so much!
We currently have a long waiting list of students eager to begin their studies, so please spread the word to friends and families as well.