Help newly arrived refugees and migrants learn English.
Volunteer tutors help eligible adult refugees and migrants learn English and about life in Australia.
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Volunteering as a tutor gives you the opportunity to:
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You don’t need to speak another language or be a teacher.
Ready to get started?
1) Register your interest
2) Chose an opportunity that suits you
3) Get volunteering
4) Read the VTS Handbook
Click the 'Fill in an application' button on the top right ⇑
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Volunteer Opportunities
English for the Workplace
English for the Workplace tutoring
Offer newly arrived Melbourne AMEP students the opportunity to practise English conversation and in particular English for the workplace. Assist to prepare resume and cover letters and refine interview skills.
Responsibilities:
- Tutor a Melbourne AMEP student in job-readiness skills and knowledge
- Connect with your learner at a pre-arranged time each week, using resources and activities provided by VTS
- Attend initial induction meeting
- Participate in ongoing VTS professional development workshops and social gatherings as needed (currently conducted online)
- Contact VTS staff if you are concerned about a student’s welfare
- Respect the rights and privacy of students and other tutors
- Inform VTS Office if your availability changes
- Give two weeks’ notice before withdrawing from the program
- Complete an Exit Survey
Time Commitment:
1 hour per week for 6 months, after completion of VTS training
Qualifications Required:
- Over 18 years of age
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check (paid for by VTS)
- VTS training
- Work experience in Australia
Click Here to view the full Role Description
Watch what it is like to support a learner participating in English for the Workplace
English for the Workplace Tutoring
One to One
One to One Tutoring
Offer newly arrived Melbourne AMEP learners the opportunity to practise English conversation and participate in the community.
COVID restrictions allowing, we encourage all volunteers in the VTS to consider a blended form of interaction that is both face to face and online.
All VTS activity will be determined by the most current DHHS guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Tutor a learner in English language and settlement
- Connect with your learner at a pre-arranged time each week
Participate in ongoing VTS professional development workshops and social gatherings as needed (currently conducted online)- Contact VTS staff if you are concerned about either your own, or a learner’s welfare
- Respect the rights and privacy of your learner
- Inform VTS Office if your availability changes
- Give two weeks’ notice before withdrawing from the program
- Complete an Exit Survey
Time Commitment:
1 hour per week for 6 months, after completion of VTS training
Qualifications Required:
- Over 18 years of age
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check (paid for by VTS)
- VTS training
Click Here to view the full Role Description
Watch what it is like to support a learner by One to One tutoring
One to one Tutoring
Youth Conversation Club
Youth Peer to Peer Conversation Club
Offer newly arrived young (16-25 years) Melbourne AMEP students the opportunity to practise English conversation and connect with the wider community.
Online via Zoom at a set time each week, with a group of students, tutors and staff from the Melbourne AMEP Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS).
Responsibilities:
- Participate in weekly ‘Youth Peer to Peer’ group meetings with young students and other tutors and staff
- Coordinate small group conversations with students in a Zoom breakout room (questions and activities provided)
- Respect the rights and privacy of students and other tutors
- Participate in ongoing VTS professional development workshops and social gatherings as needed (currently conducted online)
- Contact VTS staff if you are concerned about a student’s welfare
- Inform VTS Office if your availability changes
- Give two weeks’ notice before withdrawing from the program
- Complete an Exit Survey
Time Commitment:
1 hour per week for 6 months, after completion of VTS training
Qualifications Required:
- Between 18 – 30 years old
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check (paid for by VTS)
- VTS training
Click Here to view the full Role Description
Watch about tutoring in the Youth Peer to Peer Conversation Club
Youth Peer to Peer conversation club
Conversation Club
Conversation Club
Offer newly arrived Melbourne AMEP students the opportunity to practise English conversation and connect with the wider community in a weekly conversation club meeting at a pre-arranged time on Zoom.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in weekly Conversation Club meetings with students, other tutors and VTS staff
- Be willing to coordinate conversation for an individual or small group of students in a Zoom breakout room (questions and activities provided)
- Respect the rights and privacy of students and other tutors
- Participate in ongoing VTS professional development workshops and social gatherings as needed (currently conducted online)
- Contact VTS staff if you are concerned about a student’s welfare
- Inform VTS Office if your availability changes
- Give two weeks’ notice before withdrawing from the program
- Complete an Exit Survey
Time Commitment:
1 hour per week for 6 months, after completion of VTS training
Qualifications Required:
- Over 18 years of age
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check (paid for by VTS)
- VTS training
Click Here to view the full Role Description
Watch about tutoring in the Conversation Club
Conversation Club
