Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner — Teen Volunteer Opportunity
About the role
ENGin matches English‑fluent volunteers from around the world with Ukrainian conversation partners for weekly online conversation practice. Volunteers share their culture and perspectives while helping their partner become more confident speaking English. The vision is a Ukraine where global connection is the norm — where people of all ages and backgrounds benefit from cross‑cultural relationships and see themselves as part of a shared global community. Since launching in 2020, ENGin has connected over 38,000 Ukrainians with over 32,000 volunteers; 99% of learners report breaking the language barrier after 3 months, and 85% of participants form lasting friendships. Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity for teens that you can do from home? Join ENGin as a teen Conversation Partner and get matched with a peer your age in Ukraine for weekly one‑on‑one English conversations.
Responsibilities
- Help your partner practice conversational English
- Share what life is like where you're from
- Build a genuine friendship through cultural exchange
- Participate in weekly one‑hour video chats
Requirements
- Be over the age of 13
- English fluency
- A reliable internet connection
- Ability to commit to 1 hour/week for at least 12 weeks
- Teen volunteers will be asked for parental/guardian consent
Qualifications
No tutoring experience or Ukrainian language skills required.
Benefits
- Build your own communication skills
- Gain cross‑cultural experience
- Receive volunteer hour verification/documentation upon request
- Access to training materials and conversation guides
- Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
- Support from the ENGin team throughout the program
- Opportunity to form lasting friendships (85% of participants report lasting friendships)
- Help learners break the language barrier (99% report success after 3 months)
Schedule
Weekly one‑hour video chats at a time that works for your schedule; minimum commitment of 1 hour per week for at least 12 weeks.