Since 1993, Washington English Center, a community-based program, has offered English and literacy
training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area using volunteer teachers and tutors.We are currently recruiting both in-person and online volunteer English teachers.
We are also seeking one-on-one conversation and writing tutors for online sessions. Tutoring is rolling and an 11-week commitment from the time you are matched. There are also opportunities to substitute teach in-person or online.
NO experience necessary
-volunteers receive pre-service training on teaching and technology over Zoom
-additional training and ongoing support throughout the term
-classes are taught in English
WEC provides teachers with:
-syllabus & teacher’s guide
-Zoom account (online classes)
-Volunteer office (in-person)
-additional resources & constructive feedback
All Volunteers must:
✓ be 18 years old or older
✓ be a proficient English speaker (non-native speakers welcome)
✓ make an 11-week teaching OR tutoring commitment (one day a week)
✓ attend training before each session
✓ have regular access to email
✓ have the desire to work with adults from different cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds
Interested in volunteering at WEC? Learn more or sign up at washingtonenglish.org/volunteers.