Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner — Teen Volunteer Opportunity

About the role

ENGin matches English‑fluent volunteers with Ukrainian conversation partners for weekly online practice. As a teen Conversation Partner you will be paired with a Ukrainian teen close in age for weekly one‑hour video chats. In just one hour a week you help your partner build confidence speaking English, share what life is like where you’re from, and develop a genuine friendship through cultural exchange, while also strengthening your own communication skills and gaining cross‑cultural experience. Volunteer hour verification is available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Help your Ukrainian conversation partner practice conversational English.
• Share what life is like where you’re from.
• Build a genuine friendship through cultural exchange.
• Commit to one hour per week for at least 12 weeks.
• Complete the provided training materials and use conversation guides to structure your sessions.

Requirements

• Be over the age of 13.
• Demonstrate English fluency.
• Have a reliable internet connection.
• Ability to commit to 1 hour/week for at least 12 weeks.
• Obtain parental or guardian consent (if under 18).

Qualifications

No tutoring experience or Ukrainian language skills required.

Skills

• Improve your communication skills.
• Gain cross‑cultural experience.
• Develop friendship‑building abilities.
• Enhance cultural awareness and empathy.

Benefits

• Receive volunteer hour verification and documentation upon request.
• Access to training materials and conversation guides.
• Ongoing support from the ENGin team.
• Flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
• Opportunity to form a lasting friendship with a Ukrainian teen.
• Contribute to a global community and cross‑cultural understanding.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling; volunteers choose a weekly one‑hour video chat time that works for them, with a minimum commitment of 12 weeks.