About us

The Speakers Corner Program has been jointly developed by CASS, Community Services Burwood Council as a resource for Chinese people in our community to enhance their English conversation skills.

Location: Burwood

Days: Wednesday morning, 10am to 12pm

About the role

The Speakers Corner Program is seeking qualified, experienced and committed volunteer tutors to participate in running a 2 hour long, weekly English Conversation Class during school terms.

Volunteers are to engage members of the Chinese community in English Conversation on a range of topics to help them to enhance or practice their English skills in a socially informal environment

The class will provide an informal opportunity to get people talking to practice their English and meet new people in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must have qualifications in ESL teaching
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be committed and enthusiastic
• Good Communication and English speaking skills, be able to discuss a range of topics confidently and show an aptitude/willingness to listen as well as speak and to have an interest in other cultures
• Be able to engage students who may have minimal English speaking skills.
• Be reliable and able to commit to at least 6 months.
• Show reliability and punctuality
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.