Help support immigrants in your community as they learn and practice English! Here are a few ways to get involved:
Classroom Volunteers
The ESL Ministry would not be possible without our dedicated classroom volunteers! You can either serve as a teacher/assistant teacher or help set up classrooms. Details below:
Teachers/Assistant Teacher
- Help lead table discussions or provide class instruction
- Are provided with training, materials, and curriculum
- Serve 1–2 times per week (classes are held at Northwest every Monday and Thursday from 9:30–11:30am)
- Must be Christian and involved in a local church (we are a Bible-based school)
- Do NOT need to speak a second language
- Do NOT need an ESL certification
Setup Volunteer
- Help transition classrooms from Kids Ministry to ESL
- Serve on Sundays after the 11am service
Conversation Volunteers
We invite our ESL students to connect with our church community, and a great way we can do this is through the Conversation Buddy Program. You can either serve as a Conversation Buddy or as a Conversation Group Leader. Details below:
Conversation Buddies
- Are paired with one or two students in our ESL Class
- Meet with their buddies to practice English and serve as a welcoming presence
- Serve at least once a month
- Coordinate their meeting times
- Can be individuals, friends, or families serving together
Conversation Group Leaders
- Facilitate a conversation group between 3–6 people once a week
- Are provided with training and discussion questions