Volunteer Workshop Leader – Teaching English Pronunciation

Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Area (LVMont) is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer to lead a workshop on teaching English pronunciation for English tutors. This is a great opportunity to share your expertise with dedicated volunteer tutors and help improve the learning experience for our adult students.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a 1–2 hour workshop for literacy volunteers on effective strategies for teaching English pronunciation.
• Provide practical tips, exercises, and activities that volunteers can use in one-on-one or small-group tutoring sessions.
• Facilitate discussion, answer questions, and provide feedback to participants.
• Share resources and materials that tutors can reference after the workshop.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESOL), with a focus on pronunciation, accent reduction, or speech clarity.
• Comfort presenting to a small group and leading interactive activities.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, supportive approach.
• Experience working with adult learners preferred.

Details:

• Location: A local library in the Montachusett Area (can accommodate hybrid/online if needed).
• Time Commitment: 1–2 hours for the workshop, plus optional time for preparation.
• Benefits: Help strengthen our volunteer community, improve adult learners’ English skills, and contribute to a meaningful literacy mission.