POSITION SUMMARY

Help people in your community with their conversational English skills. Talk Time provides immigrants and refugees with opportunities to practice conversational English in a social setting. Volunteer facilitators work independently or as a team to plan and facilitate small group discussions on a variety of topics focused on language needed in everyday life. Classes are offered at the North Seattle Family Resource Center in Lake City.  https://www.childrenshomesociety.org/volunteerform

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strive to remain compassionate, non-judgmental, flexible, and impartial when assisting people that have lifestyles, spiritual beliefs, and interests that are different from your own
• Respect the privacy of children, families, and staff; abide by the Volunteer Program’s confidentiality policies
• Facilitate a 1-1/2 hour session once a week year-round
• Plan and prepare topics to be discussed in small group conversation
• Collect input from Talk Time participants for ideas on
• Attend Talk Time volunteer training
• Maintain accurate attendance and intake
• Report back on a regular basis in meetings to be scheduled with supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience

Required:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Available for 1.5 hours per week. Classes are offered 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays
• Ability to interact with a variety of people. Respect of diverse lifestyles, cultures, religions, and values

Preferred:

• Previous volunteer experience
• Experience in a children’s welfare or nonprofit setting