ESL Volunteers
GROW ESL (English as a Second Language) is dedicated to helping immigrants by providing language skills, life skills and friendship. They are looking for volunteers with a heart for immigrants to teach and provide childcare during classes. They provide all the necessary training.
Current needs at the Bustleton site (525 Welsh Road, Philadelphia) are:
Here is the current list of needs at the Bustleton site:
- 1 Tues PM Level 4 Teacher
- 2 Tues PM Level 3 Teacher assistants
- 1-2 Wed AM childcare workers
- 1 Wed Teacher assistant
A new session of teacher training starts this month so even if you don't have teaching or ESL experience, this is the perfect time to join the team!
Visit growesl.org for more information or click here for the volunteer application.
Conversation Cafe Volunteers
GROW is also looking for volunteers for their Conversation Cafes. These events give their ESL students extra time to practice their English through conversation. Students and conversation partners will gather in small groups for casual conversation and fellowship. GROW provides conversation prompts and refreshments. Any fluent English speaker is welcome to attend! No previous teaching experience required. Here is the list of dates and locations:
GROW Bustleton (Seven Mile Road Church, 525 Welsh Road, Philadelphia)
Contact Mary Ellen at bustleton@growesl.org if interested
2/14 (Wed) 11 am - 12 pm
2/15 (Thurs) 7:30 - 8:30 pm
3/18 (Mon) 11 am - 12 pm
3/19 (Tues) 7:30 - 8:30 pm
GROW Mayfair (Northeast Community Church, 3300 Tyson Ave, Philadelphia)
Contact Rachel at convcafemayfair@growesl.org
2/14 (Wed) 7:30 - 8:30 pm
2/15 (Thurs) 11 am - 12 pm
3/18 (Mon) 7:30 - 8:30 pm
3/19 (Tues) 11 am - 12 pm
