13 Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner

Volunteermatch; Ridgeway (CT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ENGin as an online Conversation Partner and make a significant impact by helping Ukrainian learners practice English through friendly video chats. You don’t need teaching experience—just a passion for connecting with others and a commitment of one hour a week for at least 10-12 weeks. This role offers total flexibility and support with training resources to enhance your conversations.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Must be at least 13 years old.
• Commit to one hour a week for at least 10-12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Engage in weekly video chats with a Ukrainian partner.
• Provide an empathetic and authentic space for connection.
• Share cultures and perspectives while helping improve English.

Skills

Tutoring

Mentoring

English as a Secondary Language (ESL)

People Skills

Relationship Building

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Are you ready to change a life from the comfort of home?

Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.

We’ll pair you up with a buddy in Ukraine for weekly videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.

No teaching experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required to volunteer with us. All of our participants can understand and hold a basic conversation in English. We offer ample training resources, session materials and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. You’ll also have access to online communities to share ideas and ask questions.

Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks.

Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience.

• "I'm so glad that I got this experience and was able to make a new friend. By putting in a small amount of time, I'm able to make a huge impact on my student."

• "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!"

• "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up."

To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer or register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions at https://calendly.com/volunteer-training/volunteer-info-sessions. Info sessions are an opportunity to meet one of our team members, learn more about ENGin, and ask questions.

If you have any questions before signing up, please contact our team at [e-mail].

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About ENGin

Location:

42 Highview Avenue #4, Stamford, CT 06907, US

Mission Statement

ENGin connects Ukrainians with volunteers worldwide for online English-language conversation, creating a safe, authentic space for them to break the language barrier, discover a new culture, and find emotional support. These meaningful connections not only empower individuals but also drive Ukraine’s social and economic development by fostering intercultural understanding and building stronger, more connected communities.

Description

ENGin matches English-fluent volunteers from around the world with Ukrainian learners for weekly online conversation practice. Volunteers share their culture and perspectives while helping their learner become more confident speaking English.

ENGin volunteers build mutually beneficial relationships with learners that cultivate growth and understanding, break down borders, and ultimately foster a more interconnected, empathetic world. We provide ample training and resources to get you started, and our team is always available to answer questions or help resolve challenges.

Since launching in 2020, ENGin has connected over 26,000 Ukrainians with over 24,000 volunteers. 99% of our learners report breaking the language barrier after 3 months of participation in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. We welcome hundreds of new volunteers every month.

Want to learn more about volunteering with ENGin before signing up? Register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions: https://calendly.com/volunteer-training/volunteer-info-sessions.

You can learn more about ENGin at www.enginprogram.org/volunteer . If you have any questions before signing up, please contact us at [e-mail].

CAUSE AREAS

Community Education & Literacy International Community,Education & Literacy,International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations New York, NY 10001

(40.75368,-73.99916)

DATE POSTED

May 19, 2025

SKILLS

• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
• People Skills
• English
• Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

• Teens
• People 55+
• Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 13
• Orientation or Training
• 1 hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks (you choose the day and time)
• Must be fluent in English. No prior experience or knowledge of Ukrainian required. Should be ready to video chat with a student using any platform of your choice (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, etc)

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