NEST (ESOL) Coordinator
- Paid or unpaid:
- Unpaid
- Location:
- Newcastle University Students' Union
- Time available:
- A few hours a week
- Study level:
- All students
Become a Volunteer Project Coordinator
North East Solidarity North East Solidarity and Teaching (NEST) is a multi-award-winning, student-led project based at Newcastle University Students’ Union. It supports refugees and people seeking asylum across the region through English language provision and community-focused sessions.
Running five days a week and welcoming learners of all ages, NEST aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment where participants can develop their English skills, build confidence, and access support to help them integrate into society.
The Students' Union is looking for a student to manage the recruitment of NEST volunteers. In this role you will:
- coordinating and supporting a team of teaching volunteers
- assisting with the preparation and development of lesson plans
- designing an engaging and accessible curriculum covering a range of themes and topics
- ensuring Online classes run smoothly, effectively, and in line with programme objectives
An ideal opportunity for anyone interested in going into teaching, education or working in the charity sector.
Skills you'll develop
Primary skills
Secondary skills
- Skill: ImpactCollaboration
- Skill: CreativityCritical thinking
- Skill: ImpactFuture facing
- Skill: CreativityInnovating
- Skill: ExcellenceReflective and self-aware
- Skill: ExcellenceSelf-management
