Volunteering can be a great way to gain valuable experience in the field of language training, connect with peers and make new contacts, gain professional development credits for TESL Ontario accredited membership renewal or to simply give back to your community.
| Volunteer Opportunity | Organization | Due |
| Volunteer Teacher | Agincourt CELP Adult ESL Learning Centre | ASAP |
| Eh Café Facilitator | Caledon Community Services | Sept.16 |
| Volunteer Workplace Language Trainer | Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization | Mar.15 |
| Virtual Conference Session Volunteer | TESL Ontario | Sept. 2 |
| ESL Tutor | HMC Connections | June 15 |
| Board of Directors: Human Resources Professional | Catulpa Community Support Services | June 16 |
| Catulpa Community Support Services | June 16 | |
| Virtual Volunteer English Teacher | Outreach360 | May 2024 |
| Online Language Instructor | Agincourt Community Services Association | June 30 |
| Virtual Assistants | Fluency Tutors | Feb.14 |
| Content Development and Social Media Marketing | Fluency Tutors | Feb.14 |
| English Conversation Circle Facilitator for Beginner Level Learners | JIAS Toronto | Feb. 4 |
| Volunteer Workplace Language Trainer | Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization | June 30 |
| English Conversation Circle Volunteer | JIAS Toronto | Oct. 29 |
| Online Volunteer ESL Instructor | Salvation Army Toronto Harbour Light Ministries | Sep. 6 |
| Mock Interviewers | Hospitality Workers Training Centre | Ongoing |
Agincourt CELP Adult ESL Learning Centre
Position: Volunteer Teachers
Location: Toronto, ON. (Agincourt)
We are a volunteer-run ESL school that has been shut-down since March 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. We are planning to reopen this September 2022 and are looking for new volunteers! Our school provides conversational English lessons to adult students of all levels.
Qualifications:
- No experience required - just a desire to help out in the community.
Benefits:
- a great way to gain practical teaching experience.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to:
agincourtesl@gmail.com
Application Deadline: ASAP
Posted August 26, 2022
Caledon Community Services
Position: Eh Café Facilitator
Location: Bolton, ON.
Eh Café is an English conversation circle type program. Once a week, a group of newcomers to Canada get together virtually via Zoom to practice their English conversation skills in an informal and supportive environment. The sessions are led by volunteer facilitators who are fluent in English.
Note: Eh Café is not offered during:
• Summer break (July and August)
• Winter break (2 weeks in December)
• March break (1 week in March)
Volunteers are expected to commit for a minimum of 12 months.
Weekly Eh Café sessions take place virtually (via Zoom)
Duties:
- Create opportunities for participants to practice English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere
- Prepare lesson plans or use pre-designed lesson plans
- Share knowledge about Canadian culture and current events.
- Act as a role model for group members
- Demonstrate values of punctuality, dependability and reliability
- Summarize class lesson and assigned homework by Saturday morning and report to LINC Manager
Qualifications:
- ESL teaching experience is an asset
- Experience working with newcomers is an asset
- Digital fluency (using teleconferencing platforms and other web applications to make the Eh Café experience more interactive)
- Ability to explain everyday situations comfortably and easily
- Strong understanding and experience of Canadian workplace culture (esp. Customer-service sector)
- Have a TESL certification, working towards a TESL certification, or have substantial teaching experience in teaching English as a Second/Foreign language to Adults.
- Have experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Vulnerable sector Police Records Check (Letter of support for Police Records Check will be provided by our organization).
Benefits:
- Excellent opportunity to learn about other cultures.
- Wealth of knowledge to be learned about Canadian Immigration Experiences.
- Invitation to CCS Annual General Meeting
Interested applicants should be prepared for:
- Interview Process along with 2 character references
- Successful Criminal Record Check
Please submit your CV and cover letter to:
volunteer@ccs4u.org
Application Deadline: September 16
Posted August 16, 2022
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Position: Volunteer Workplace Language Trainer
Location: Online or in-person in Ottawa
Are you passionate about TESL and working with vulnerable newcomers to help them improve their communication skills for the workplace? If yes, join our RAISE (Refugee & Immigrant Supports to Employment) Workplace Language Training program as a volunteer trainer. We are looking for Volunteer Workplace Language Trainers to support newcomers to Canada with lower English skills (CLB 3-6) improve their workplace language communication skills. Volunteers will be using our curriculum to teach learners one-on-one (or group settings) over a 12-week program. Program is currently being offered online and in person.
Duties:
- Provide 3-hour training sessions Once Per Week for a total of 12 weeks.
- Participate in mid-program and end-of-program informal assessments and evaluation.
- Commitment to attend an initial teacher Orientation session followed by monthly trainings focused on TESL-best practices and Task-based Teaching.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Strong understanding and experience of Canadian workplace culture (esp. Customer-service sector)
- Have a TESL certification, working towards a TESL certification, or have substantial teaching experience in teaching English as a Second/Foreign language to Adults.
- Have experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Vulnerable sector Police Records Check (Letter of support for Police Records Check will be provided by our organization).
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience teaching English as a Second Language in an English for Specific Purposes program.
- Keep up-to-date with research-backed TESL best practices in our monthly trainings run by the Program Facilitators (all MA TESL graduates)
- Let the experience shine on your resume: The majority of our volunteers moved on to find employment within LINC and other TESL programs
Interested applicants should send a resume to:
Alexis Dominguez, Workplace Language Training Facilitator
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
aochoa@ociso.org
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
Posted August 12, 2022
TESL Ontario: 50th Annual Conference (Virtual)
Position: Virtual Conference Session Volunteer
Location: Online
About The Role
Save money and network with industry professionals while attending the TESL Ontario Virtual Conference! Volunteer your time in exchange for a complimentary One-Day Pass.
Volunteers must attend a mandatory 60-minute online orientation session and will be scheduled for up to 9 hours of online session monitoring.
Volunteer requirements
Applicants must be tech savvy, have their own computer and reliable high speed internet access.
Volunteers will work from their own home, using the online conference platform to monitor sessions at the Virtual Conference. Ideally, candidates should have a quiet workspace, free from distractions.
Volunteer duties will include:
- utilizing an online messaging platform (e.g. Slack) for instant communication with the TESL Ontario team
- watching assigned sessions for audio and video quality issues
- monitoring live session chats for questions, technical issues and inappropriate content
- providing low-level technical support (standardized responses will be provided) and escalate other issues for higher level technical support
- after each shift, completing a short debrief form to summarize any session issues and actions taken
Online training will be provided in advance on Thursday, October 13 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm or Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. You MUST attend one of these sessions to be a volunteer.
Interested applicants should complete an ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
Posted July 27, 2022
HMC Connections
Position: ESL Tutor
Location: Toronto (UofT area)
About The Role
A Ukrainian refugee family is looking for a new or experienced ESL teacher to work with their 14 year old daughter over the summer. They can pay up to $25 per hour for this service.
Applications are requested by June 16, 2022
Interested applicants should send resume to:
Irina Mouritsen
i.mouritsen@yahoo.ca
Posted June 6, 2022
Catulpa Community Support Services
Position: Board of Directors: Human Resources Professional
Location: Barrie
About The Role
Catulpa Community Support Services is currently seeking a passionate Human Resources Professional to join its Board of Directors.
Successful candidates must possess experience and/or an understanding of organizational structure and development, human resources oversight, compensation, performance management, change management, talent management, and succession planning. This is a volunteer role. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.
Applications are requested by June 16, 2022
Interested applicants should send resume to:
Stephanie Rumball
Communications Manager
srumball@catulpa.on.ca
Posted June 3, 2022
Catulpa Community Support Services
Position: Board of Directors: Accounting Professional
Location: Barrie
About The Role
Catulpa Community Support Services is currently seeking a passionate Accounting Professional to join its Board of Directors.
Successful candidates must possess experience and/or an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, auditing and/or financial statement analysis. This is a volunteer role. Please include a resume and cover letter when applying.
Applications are requested by June 16, 2022
Interested applicants should send resume to:
Stephanie Rumball
Communications Manager
srumball@catulpa.on.ca
Posted June 3, 2022
Outreach360
Position: Virtual Volunteer English Teacher
Location: Online
About The Role
By serving as a Virtual Volunteer English Teacher, you will gain online international leadership and English teaching experience while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America.
Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Our Virtual English Academy is a rigorous, year-round, Monday-Friday virtual after school program that provides educational, leadership, and service opportunities to children and youth in Latin America.
You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!
Volunteers are at the heart of our organization, which is why we strive to make it easy to get involved and start making a difference! As a virtual volunteer, connecting from your home, you'll be supported 100% of the way. We'll provide you with orientation and training, curriculum and materials, and guidance to maximize your impact.
Outreach360 is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3). We have been providing educational opportunities to students in Latin America and operating international service-learning programs for over 26 years.
All it takes is a computer, an internet connection, and a passion for service!
No experience? No problem! We are seeking aspiring teachers in addition to professionals to volunteer in our Virtual English Academy!
How will I benefit from volunteering?
You will gain invaluable teaching and leadership skills as well as experience in English as a Foreign Language. Volunteering with English Language Learners in a virtual environment will also help you grow your creativity, adaptability, communication skills, confidence, and comfort working virtually - an increasingly prevalent skillset.
Will I have support from Outreach360?
Yes, your first 2 weeks of service will be dedicated to training, so you'll have the knowledge necessary to teach Outreach360 Virtual English Academy students prior to your first class. After that, there will be a weekly leadership meeting on Mondays, and you'll be able to ask for support as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge of Spanish is not required, though it may be useful.
Please note that this is an unpaid virtual volunteer position.
Applications are requested by June 30, 2022
Interested applicants should contact:
Coco Barrett
Virtual Impact Program Director, Outreach360
cocobarrett@outreach360.org
Posted May 5, 2022
Agincourt Community Services Association
Position: Online Language Instructor
Location: Toronto
Duties
* Teach one or more 1-hour online classes per week on Zoom
* Lesson plan for each class based on student needs
* Complete a brief needs assessment with each new student integrated within the lesson plan
* Using Google Sheets, record class topic, attendance and participation
* Focus on the listening and speaking skills students need to acquire the language certificate for citizenship (CLB 4 or higher)
* Assist students to also improve reading and writing skills
* Meet briefly online with the language team staff and other volunteer teachers every few months
* Provide a short report on student strengths, accomplishments, and areas to improve as requested by the language coordinator
* Advise language team staff about student progress such as readiness for the exit test, need for additional classes and/or support in using the Avenue Learning Management System, and absenteeism
Qualifications
* TESL Ontario certified or in the process of completing a TESL program or relevant work/volunteer experience
* Knowledge of low-intermediate to intermediate Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) and teaching methodologies (for example, Presentation, Practice and Production (PPP))
* Familiarity with (or eagerness to learn) how to use online web-based video conferencing such as Zoom and Learning Management Systems such as Avenue
* Passionate teacher with an engaging strengths-based and communicative approach
Applications are requested by June 30, 2022
Interested applicants should send a resume to:
Christine Markwell
Language and Training Team Lead
mchristine@agincourtcommunityservices.com
Posted April 22, 2022
Fluency Tutors
Position: Virtual Assistants
Location: Online (Based in Vancouver, BC)
Fluency Tutors has two openings for virtual assistants to be filled as quickly as possible. After the volunteer term has been completed, the candidates will be qualified to apply for a paid position with regular hours.
https://fluencytutors.com/
Virtual Assistant Responsibilities: (each of which you would be adequately trained to carry out)
• Use Skype, WhatsApp and Gmail effectively with proper English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Communicate with potential students to answer questions about courses, duration and pricing.
• Match potential students with tutors for a trial meeting based on course requested.
• Communicate with tutors to answer routine questions involving scheduling and student concerns.
• Troubleshoot any problems they face.
• Schedule meetings
Learn more about us at www.fluencytutors.com.
Applications are requested by February 14, 2022.
Interested applicants should send a resume to:
Jacqueline Smith, CEO
Fluency Tutors
jsmith@fluencytutors.com
Posted February 8, 2022
Fluency Tutors
Position: Content Development and Social Media Marketing
Location: Online (Based in Vancouver, BC)
Fluency Tutors requires a volunteer to assist in the development of course content on our website and to provide social media marketing on Google, Facebook, Instagram platforms.
Learn more about us at www.fluencytutors.com.
Applications are requested by February 14, 2022.
Interested applicants should send a resume to:
Jacqueline Smith, CEO
Fluency Tutors
jsmith@fluencytutors.com
Posted February 2, 2022
JIAS Toronto
Position: English Conversation Circle Facilitator for Beginner Level Learners
Location: Online (Participants located in or near Toronto)
English Conversation Circles is a volunteer-run program designed for newcomers to Canada to practice their English conversation skills in an informal setting. A friendly and casual atmosphere helps participants alleviate social isolation and loneliness.
The facilitator's responsibilities include:
- Coming up with conversation topics for each lesson
- Ensuring all participants get an equal opportunity to speak
- Maintaining a respectful and culturally sensitive environment
We are currently looking for volunteers who are TESL certified or who have an ESL teaching background to facilitate a beginner level group.
The time commitment is a one hour session and 30-45 minutes of preparation each week for four months.
*To apply, it is a requirement to fill out our application form at: https://jiastoronto.org/volunteer/
*To volunteer for the Winter 2022 term, please apply by February 4. We will also have other intakes later in the year.
Resumes should be addressed to:
Noah Draper, Volunteer Coordinator
JIAS Toronto
volunteer@jiastoronto.org
Posted January 21, 2022
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Position: Volunteer Workplace Language Trainer
Location: Online or Ottawa
Are you passionate about TESL and working with vulnerable newcomers to help them improve their communication skills for the workplace? If yes, join our RAISE (Refugee & Immigrant Supports to Employment) Workplace Language Training program as a volunteer trainer. We are looking for Volunteer Workplace Language Trainers to support newcomers to Canada with lower English skills (CLB 3-6) improve their workplace language communication skills. Volunteers will be using our curriculum to teach learners one-on-one (or group settings) over a 12-week program. Program is currently being offered online.
Duties:
- Provide 3-hour training sessions Once Per Week for a total of 12 weeks.
- Participate in mid-program and end-of-program informal assessments and evaluation.
- Commitment to attend an initial teacher Orientation session followed by monthly trainings focused on TESL-best practices and Task-based Teaching.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Strong understanding and experience of Canadian workplace culture (esp. Customer-service sector)
- Have a TESL certification, working towards a TESL certification, or have substantial teaching experience in teaching English as a Second/Foreign language to Adults.
- Have experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Vulnerable sector Police Records Check (Letter of support for Police Records Check will be provided by our organization).
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience teaching English as a Second Language in an English for Specific Purposes program.
- Keep up-to-date with research-backed TESL best practices in our monthly trainings run by the Program Facilitators (all MA TESL graduates)
- Let the experience shine on your resume: The majority of our volunteers moved on to find employment within LINC and other TESL programs
Interested applicants should send a resume to:
Alexis Dominguez, Workplace Language Training Facilitator
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
aochoa@ociso.org
Application Deadline: June 30, 2022
Posted January 20, 2022
JIAS Toronto
Position: English Conversation Circle Volunteer
Location: Online
JIAS Toronto is looking for dedicated volunteer facilitators for the English Conversation Circle program for the fall 2021 term.
The English Conversation Circles is a volunteer-run program designed for newcomers to Canada to practice their English conversation skills in an informal setting and make social connections. A friendly and casual atmosphere helps participants gain confidence speaking English and alleviate the negative effects of social isolation.
Volunteers are expected to take on a small group of up to 6 participants and lead informal weekly conversations, while encouraging participants to engage with other members of the group on various topics of discussion. Levels of groups vary from beginner to intermediate to advanced. An ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
• be a recent TESL training program graduate (TESL Certificate and Teaching experience are an asset)
• be open to leading any level group as assigned (i.e. beginner, intermediate, or advanced level).
• be able to commit for the duration of the Fall term (October – December 2021)
• be able to provide a Police Background Check (including the vulnerable sector)
Note: Initial orientation & training, ongoing support as well as curriculum guidelines will be provided. The English Conversation Circle program is currently running virtually through Zoom. Weekly group meetings will be scheduled based on volunteer and participant availability.
How To Apply: Interested applicants should contact:
Natalie Chlykov, Volunteer Coordinator
JIAS Toronto
volunteer@jiastoronto.org
Application Deadline: October 29, 2021
Posted September 20, 2021
Salvation Army Toronto Harbour Light Ministries
Position: Online Volunteer ESL Instructor
Location: Online
In our ESL Instructor volunteer program, volunteer instructors teach our morning ESL classes online.
We have classes Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Levels 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 (Canadian Language Benchmarks). We are looking for 4 Instructors for September:
1. Monday and Wednesday 12 to 1:30 pm Beginner
2. Tuesday and Thursday 9 to 11 am High Intermediate
Two instructors take turns teaching a level, for example, one will do Mon/Wed the other Tues/Thurs. They collaborate on the curriculum under the supervision of our ESL Program Coordinator. It is preferred that our instructors have TESL training or the equivalent experience instructing adults. Reliability, patience and friendliness are a must. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We also ask for two references and a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
Time commitment:
Monday and Wednesdays- 9:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Skills and Experience: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and some TESL training
Benefits to Volunteer: Develops teaching skills, work experience with Immigrant & Refugees
How To Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume to:
Julie Springer, Volunteer Services & Special Event Coordinator
Salvation Army Toronto Harbour Light Ministries
volunteer@salvationarmyhl.com
Application Deadline: September 6, 2021
Posted August 31, 2021
Hospitality Workers Training Centre
Position: Mock Interviewers
Location: Online
We are looking to add YOU to our list of mock interviewers to help us help our participants prepare for upcoming interviews.
Who are we? We're the Hospitality Workers Training Centre, providing free training and supports to get displaced, furloughed, and laid off workers from the hospitality industry back to work, fast! To achieve this, we provide our program participants with 3 - 4 mock interview sessions per month to help them build their interviewing muscle while increasing their confidence.
We would love volunteers who have had any experience with supervising, managing, training and development, hiring, recruiting, teaching and facilitation. There is no time commitment. We'd love to add your name to our list and send out info to you 1 week before any mock interviewing happens. If you can support us, that would be SUPER! After receiving the email, you would confirm your availability for the date(s) requested. Any time commitment, from 1 - 3 hours per session would be ideal. Sessions typically happen during the day, between 10am - 4pm, and are being held virtually, through Zoom.
What's in it for you? A great opportunity to build your network, learn about new work opportunities, build your own interviewing skills, and get the good "feels" from your important contribution to your community.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email Katina Deischel, Training Manager, katina@hospitalitytrainingcentre.com.
Application Deadline: ONGOING
Posted May 31, 2021