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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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ESOL Tutor

Volunteering as an English tutor could be for you if you have good English and communications skills, You have an interest in language, You would like to teach in the future and need to gain some practical experience. You would be comfortable going into students' homes to teach them one-to-one. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). We are looking for people with good communication skills and an interest in language learning.

Experience required

Our volunteers do not require any skills or previous experience although a foreign language would be useful.

Travel details

The training takes place at the Granton Campus of Edinburgh College. The tuition is done in the students home, with travel expenses paid.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses paid monthly on presentation of bus tickets or mileage rate 45p per mile after training.

Support
Training details

Initial training and follow up training days, ESOL teaching experience and references after 6 months successful tutoring. Ongoing support from a qualified lecturer.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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