🌍About the Organisation

Founded in September 2021, the League of Latin American Migrants Australia (LLAMA Inc.) is a Melbourne-based not-for-profit and registered charity. We offer free online English classes to Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants across Australia, as well as to Latinos in Latin America who are planning to move here.

Our mission is to support international students, new migrants, and members of Australia's Latin American community to successfully integrate into Australian society through accessible English education and cultural connection.

📘About the English Classes

🧑‍💻Online Classes

-Held Monday to Sunday via Zoom

-Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

-Weekends: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

-Group size: 5 to 20 students

-Session duration: 1.5 hours

-Focused on Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants across Australia and Latin America

🪑In-Person Classes (Melbourne CBD)

-Held once a month on the Wednesday that falls in the middle of the month, from 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM

-Format: Multi-level table sessions with 5 tables, each assigned a different English level (from beginner to advanced)

-One English conversation volunteer per table

-Group size: 6–10 students per table

-Focused on Latin American and other international students from diverse cultural backgrounds

-Activities include: Interactive role-plays and “Survival English” scenarios (e.g. ordering food, job interviews, asking for directions)

🗣️ About the Role

As an English Conversation Volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping adult learners from Latin American and other international backgrounds build confidence in speaking English and feel more connected in Australia. These sessions are informal, supportive, and designed to help learners improve their fluency, listening, and real-world communication skills.

You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, just a native English speaker with a friendly attitude, a willingness to chat, and an interest in cultural exchange.

🔍What we are looking for: We are seeking friendly people who enjoy connecting with others and want to make a positive impact. Ideal volunteers will have:

-A friendly, patient, and supportive communication style

-Comfort speaking with people from different cultures and backgrounds

-Confidence using Zoom for online sessions

-Availability for at least 1.5 hours per week, fortnightly, or monthly

-A current Police Check (or willingness to apply)

-Reliability and a genuine interest in supporting migrants and international students

-(Bonus) Ability to speak Spanish is helpful, but not required

-We welcome native English speakers from all backgrounds. An Australian accent is a plus, as it helps students get familiar with local expressions and culture.

🙌Benefits of Volunteering

✅ Make a real impact through language and connection

✅ Gain confidence in public speaking, facilitation, and leadership

✅ Meet people from all over the world

✅ Flexible schedule and session types

✅ Be part of a welcoming and inclusive volunteer team

How to Apply

Please don’t just click ‘Apply here’ on this listing. To express your interest: 📧 Email your resume to: Melissa Cavero (Program Manager Volunteer) at info@llama.org.au or call us on 0481 568 305

Join our warm and welcoming community!