The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) helps people learn English. It provides unlimited hours of free English lessons and childcare to eligible migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants. AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. The program supports the development of knowledge and skills that significantly improves the lives of students by providing pathways to greater social participation, employment, further study, and training.

For more information, please continue reading below, or you can call 02 7920 6769 or email us on amephts@tafensw.edu.au.

Why become an AMEP volunteer tutor?

It provides:

• a great opportunity to get to know other cultures while helping AMEP eligible students settle into their new life in Australia

• a chance to give something back to the community and make a difference to the people in the community

• an opportunity to develop new skills or enhance existing knowledge and experience.

How much time do I need to dedicate?

When volunteers join the program, they make a six-month commitment to meet with their student, for at least one hour per week. AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program sessions are negotiated between the AMEP volunteer tutor and the student - with the flexibility to reschedule sessions when required. The sessions can be face to face in a mutually agreed public location or can be delivered online.

What experience do I need?

No previous experience is needed. Just a desire to help new migrants settle and gain confidence in speaking and listening to English.
As an AMEP volunteer tutor, you will receive training with a short online self-paced course, then access to resources and further support such as workshops run by AMEP teachers.