ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT KIWICLASS
KiwiClass is a not-for-profit organisation that provides multicultural support services through education and employment pathways for former refugees and new migrants whose first language is not English.
The learning experience of our students is enriched through the contribution of volunteers who join our ESOL classes to provide extra support. Having ESOL experience and/or teaching qualifications is preferable, but not essential. Our main office is based in central Wellington, but we have multiple locations where we deliver community-based programmes across the Wellington region.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of an inclusive environment.
- Make a tangible difference to people who are settling in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
- Contribute to the lives of former refugees, migrants and their Whānau.
- Gain understanding of and be able to apply the educational practices used to develop literacy, language and numeracy acquisition and development.
- Develop greater awareness of the challenges people face in moving and settling in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Volunteer Opportunities:
ESOL programmes: As a volunteer in one of our ESOL classes, you will work alongside the teacher, supporting students individually or in small groups within the class. You may be asked to participate in conversations or group discussions, help to demonstrate language use through roleplay, modelling speaking/pronunciation at a slow but natural pace, supporting students who are having difficulty with an activity, or working with groups who need extra practice. The teacher will guide you and work with you to develop ways in which you can maximise your contribution to the students’ learning experience.
Employment Support: Volunteers work alongside our Employment Support Team, assisting students who intend to join the workforce. You may have skills and experience in recruitment and/or mentoring people who are preparing their resumes, job applications, and preparing for interviews. You may be helping students to search for jobs on recruitment websites, create CVs, or practice interview skills.
Homework Club: The homework club is currently not running, but may recommence in the future.
Other areas: From time to time, we have volunteers who support KiwiClass with specific projects, which could include sorting or creating resources, preparing for a big event or a special class project, becoming a Board Member or running our social media campaigns. Let us know if you have any special skills.
If you would like to apply to become a KiwiClass Volunteer, click here to register your interest.
