Esol Southall April 09 Compat

Welcome! VOLUNTEERING for ESOL STUDENTS Lizzie Saunders Manager Ealing Volunteer Centre

We will cover… What is volunteering? Why should I volunteer? What else do I need to know? How can Ealing Volunteer Centre help? How do I start volunteering?

What is volunteering?

Why should I volunteer?

Why should I volunteer? Meet new people Learn new skills Improve your English Practise speaking Gain confidence Learn English expressions & customs Get up-to-date job references Help other people It’s fun!

What else do I need to know?

What else do I need to know? You don’t get paid Travel expenses should be reimbursed You can volunteer when you are on benefits Volunteer for 100 hours

100 hours certificate Include travel and training time We will give you a ROVA booklet Write down your hours When you have completed 100 hours phone Ealing Volunteer Centre We will give you a certificate

What do I do next?

Visit Ealing Volunteer Centre Think about what you enjoy doing Think about when you want to volunteer Make an appointment - phone Ealing Volunteer Centre on 0800 652 3183 We will send you a form to fill in

How to get to Ealing Volunteer Centre Southall College Ealing Volunteer Centre

How to get to Ealing Volunteer Centre

Buses on Uxbridge Road

207, 427

Bedford Road bus stop, West Ealing

Opposite Dean Gardens

Train

West Ealing Station

How do I start volunteering?

How do I start volunteering? Arrange a visit Find out about the work they do Find out how you will help them Find out how you will be supported and supervised You may need to give two references Be patient - Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks take time AFTER THE VISIT…

Decide to volunteer!

Thank you! VOLUNTEERING for ESOL STUDENTS Lizzie Saunders Ealing Volunteer Centre Freephone 0800 652 3183

Question time

Lizzie Saunders Ealing Volunteer Centre Freephone 0800 652 3183

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