Conversation Hour Volunteer

Volunteer

Position Description

Conversation Hour volunteers facilitate conversations with students through listening closely and asking follow up questions. Volunteers can choose to either use Institute-developed materials or facilitate organic conversation.

Estimated hours/week:
1 hour minimum

Worksite:
International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Ave Saint Paul MN 55108

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More Information

  • Welcoming students and volunteers into the session.
  • Organizing students into small groups (if student numbers require).
  • Leading a small group in conversation during the hour. 
  • Noting student attendance and sharing information with Institute staff.
  • Communicating with Institute staff when needed.

  • 18+ years old
  • Good communication skills and comfortable with small talk, leading conversation, and listening to facilitate active conversation in others
  • Experience teaching or tutoring adult English language learners
  • Confident working independently and running a class
  • Enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to listen, talk, and learn with New Americans

  • Minimum of 1 hour a week and a 3 month minimum.
  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday

Volunteers will be provided foundational training through Literacy MN, which consists of

  • Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and ABE Accountability
  • Understanding Adult Learners
  • Instructional Best Practices: Working with  Learners
  • Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
  • Plus 2 training topics of their choice

Trainings are offered as live webinars, self-paced modules, or recordings. 

Contact Us

Call or email us if you have questions about volunteering.

Kaela Schweisthal
Volunteer and Community Partnerships Manager
(651) 377-8663

Email Kaela