English Conversationalist

Major Objective:   Assist adult ESL students gain conversational fluency in English.

Responsibilities:   Speak with blind and visually impaired adult ESL students over the telephone twice per week in a 30 minute one to one session in order to help them improve their listening and speaking skills in English.

Where: Volunteer from home via phone, according to a mutually agreed upon schedule.

Division: Guild For The Blind

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Commitment:  At least 1 hour per week, minimum 3 months.

Number Needed:  5

Skills Requirements: Native English speaker preferred, with a good clear voice.  Prior teaching experience a plus.

Benefits: Volunteers gain the intrinsic rewards of seeing their students improve their English conversation skills.

Orientation / Training:  A brief orientation will be held.

To inquire about this and other volunteer opportunities, contact ccvolunteer@archny.org.