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Online Volunteer Language Conversation Partner (All Languages)

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer online on your schedule. Choose when and how often you take part, with no minimum hours or fixed commitment. Join for one conversation or return regularly. Complete onboarding before your first session.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Immigrants or Refugees, Poverty, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Individuals, community groups and corporate teams are welcome. Each volunteer registers individually and completes onboarding before participating.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    You already speak a language someone else needs to practise.

    Join TEEI Language as an online volunteer conversation partner and help a learner feel more confident speaking at work, in interviews, and in everyday life. Our learners include Ukrainians rebuilding their lives and women working towards new opportunities.

    You don’t need to be a teacher. You’ll offer something a textbook cannot: a real conversation with someone who listens.

    We welcome speakers of all languages

    English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Italian, Arabic, or another language you speak fluently. You only need to offer one language. Both native and fluent non-native speakers are welcome.

    What you’ll do

    • Meet learners for friendly, one-to-one video conversations about their interests, work, studies, or daily life.
    • Give them space to practise, ask questions, and try again, with patient encouragement and helpful feedback.
    • Set availability you can honour and communicate promptly when plans change.

    There are no lessons to prepare, assignments to grade, or formal classes to teach. Approved volunteers can also explore opportunities to host group conversations.

    Volunteer on your terms

    The role is fully remote and open to volunteers worldwide. You choose your availability, how often you volunteer, and whether to continue. There is no minimum weekly commitment or fixed programme term.

    Scheduling and video calls take place through TEEI’s platform. TEEI provides onboarding and participant support, and learners participate free of charge.

    Who can volunteer

    You should be 18 or older, fluent in the language you offer, and comfortable speaking with people from different backgrounds. You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a device suitable for video calls. A LinkedIn account is used for volunteer verification during onboarding.

    Patience, curiosity, and reliability matter more than teaching experience.

    Ready to join?

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Nydalsveien 28, 0484 Oslo, Norway

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Click “Go to Website” to apply directly through TEEI Language.

    Connect your LinkedIn account and complete your volunteer profile. Tell us which language or languages you speak fluently. Speakers of all languages are welcome, and you can set your availability later.

    Please complete your registration on the platform rather than sending a separate application through Idealist.

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