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 organization's 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 three months, and 79% of participants form lasting friendships. The teen volunteer opportunity matches you with a Ukrainian peer your age 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
- Attend weekly one‑hour video chats at a mutually agreed time
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
- Parental/guardian consent for teen volunteers
Qualifications
- No tutoring experience required
- No Ukrainian language skills required
- Training materials and conversation guides are provided
- Ongoing support from the ENGin team throughout the program
Skills
- Communication skills
- Cross‑cultural experience
- Ability to share your culture and perspectives
- Flexibility and reliability
Benefits
- Volunteer hour verification upon request
- Documentation of service
- Access to training materials and conversation guides
- Flexible scheduling to fit your schedule
- Ongoing support from the ENGin team
- Opportunity to form lasting friendships
- Gain cross‑cultural experience and improve your own communication skills
Schedule
- One hour per week commitment
- Minimum duration of 12 weeks
- Sessions scheduled at a time that works for you
- Conducted via video chat