Teach English/ESL and help a refugee learn a new language!

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Description

Bridge Refugee Services is searching for committed volunteers who love working with people and are interested in helping another person start or continue learning English.

As a refugee resettlement agency, Bridge helps refugees start a new life in the United States. English/ESL volunteers are a wonderful one-on-one resource for people as they begin this journey.

Being able to speak English is crucial for refugees as they start their first job and learn about their new community.

Even if you have never taught English, this is a great opportunity to work with an individual or family as they improve their English skills.  Bridge can offer an opportunity for instruction in cross-cultural ESL and free ESL materials for teachers. 

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Complete our Bridge Volunteer Paperwork
  • Attend a Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom)
  • Background check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, via email at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.

Details

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Location

Get Connected Icon 4420 Whittle Springs Rd.
Suite A
Knoxville, TN  37917