ID: 134033

TAFE NSW Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) - ONLINE Volunteer English Tutor

Education & Training Regular - more than 6 months Anywhere

About this opportunity

ADULT MIGRANT ENGLISH PROGRAM (AMEP) The AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. It provides English language tuition for eligible new, adult migrants and refugees to help them learn foundation English language and settlement skills. The program supports the development of knowledge and skills that significantly improves the lives of students by providing pathways to greater social participation, employment, further study, and training.

Training to be an AMEP Volunteer Tutor. Volunteer Tutors will be trained online, using a self paced 15 hour training program. Further training will be provided regularly via online interactive workshops

VOLUNTEER TUTOR SESSIONS Tutors meet with their allocated students for 1 hour each week online. All session times are negotiated between the Volunteer Tutor and the student and will be flexible to suit your needs.

ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT The Volunteer Tutor Coordinator will support volunteer tutors through regular communication, delivering online tutor workshops, and providing training updates. We will continue to assist and support you with your work as a Volunteer Tutor.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!


Additional requirements

National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.

Access to a computer or phone with Zoom, Teams, Skype, Google meet, etc
A positive attitude and a desire to assist migrants and refugees become a part of our community.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

One hour per week for 6 months. Online from your computer, or tablet.

Suitable for
  • Online & Remote Volunteers
  • People Learning English
  • People with disability
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Wheelchair Access
Type of work
  • Companionship & Social Support
  • Education & Training
  • Tutoring & Coaching
Training

Volunteer Tutors will be trained using an online resource 'A Course in Volunteer English Language Tutoring.' (approximately 15 hours of training) The course is divided into 3 sections: Being a Volunteer Tutor, Language Skills and Your Student.

Reimbursement

Nil