Provide a positive and supportive learning environment for newcomers to practice their English conversation skills.  Eh Cafe – English Conversation Circles is a program designed to help newcomers to Canada practice their English conversation skills in an informal, non-judgmental, friendly, and supportive environment. The sessions are led by volunteer facilitators who are fluent in English. Delivered by Caledon Community Services.

Note: Eh Cafe - ECC is not offered during:•    Summer break (July and August)•    Winter break (2 weeks in December)•    March break (1 week in March)

Volunteers are expected to commit for a minimum of 12 months

Duties

•    Create opportunities for participants to practice English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere.•    Share knowledge about Canadian culture and current events.•    Act as a role model for group members.•    Demonstrate values of punctuality, dependability and reliability.

Mandatory Activities 

•    Provide session summary and report to Settlement Worker.

Qualifications

•    TESL Ontario Certification is an asset.
•    A desire to empower newcomers to Canada by encouraging them to integrate and thrive in the Canadian society.
•    A passion for playing on a team that is progressive.
•    Striving to help create programming that anticipates language learners’ needs.
•    Awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultures.
•    Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
•    Additional languages, an asset.

Skills Needed 

•    ESL teaching experience is an asset. 
•    Experience working with newcomers is an asset.
•    Ability to explain everyday situations comfortably and easily.
•    Experience using YouTube and other internet media resources for planning interactive sessions.
 

•    Training on the job; minimum of two sessions of shadowing other facilitators

•    Attend team meeting 1-2 times a year.