If you have asked yourself one of the following questions, then this workshop will be of interest to you:
- How can volunteers help bridge the gap in settlement language and employment programs during times of funding cuts?
- What strategies make volunteers effective partners in supporting newcomers and instructors?
- What training do volunteers really need to succeed in second language classrooms, conversation circles, and community programs?
TESL Basics for Language Volunteers (TBLV), its French version AFIB, and the employment focussed TBLV Works, are free, online trainings that equip volunteers with essential tools to assist newcomers to learn a second language. TBLV courses were co-created with instructors and have been piloted with multiple cohorts of volunteer participants. The training includes topics such as cultural awareness, supporting language learning and integration into the workplace.
By the end of this session you will:
- Understand the role volunteers can play in settlement language and employment training programs for newcomers.
- Be able to identify effective strategies for integrating volunteers into classrooms and employment training programs to support both instructors and newcomers.
- Have gained practical ideas and tools for onboarding and training volunteers, addressing barriers, and maximizing their impact without increasing workload.
- Have explored the TESL Basics for Language Volunteers (TBLV), l’ABC du FLS pour instructeurs bénévoles (AFIB), and TBLV Works programs, including their purpose, content, and practical applications.
