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Published 10/31/25 12:12PM

Winter Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Refugees through English Education!

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

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1-3 hours a week if interest in co-teaching for 11 weeks, 2 hours for tutoring a week for 11 weeks, or substitute teaching is super flexible and you can get involved as little or as often as your schedule permits.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Immigrants or Refugees
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be proficient in English
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Winter Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Refugees through English Education!

    The Washington English Center is recruiting online and in-person volunteers to teach and tutor English!

    About the Washington English Center:

    Since 1993, Washington English Center (WEC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area.

    What our volunteers do:

    Volunteers meet once a week online or in person in downtown DC for 1-3 hours a week for 11 weeks. Volunteers follow a provided syllabus and textbook and are given ongoing training. No teaching experience is required!

    We also have the opportunity to substitute teach, which does not require a once-a-week 1-3 hour commitment, and provides volunteers with the flexibility to get involved at their own convenience. We are happy to work with your schedule.

    Please check out our volunteer flier or watch our short 7-minute orientation video that provides an overview of all our programs. You can also visit our website at https://www.washingtonenglish.org/volunteers/ or check us out in the Washington Post.

    Volunteer Perks:

    • Volunteer happy hour and socials in-person and online
    • Meet new friends from around the world
    • Networking events
    • Perfect for college students interested in joining the Peace Corps
    • Make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees!

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Speak fluent English, non-native speakers welcome!
    • Be at least 18 years old
    • Complete the volunteer application
    • Complete a short onboarding call with a staff member
    • Complete training
    • Use provided teaching and tutoring resources and materials

    Winter 2026 ESOL group classes start January 12th and run through March,26th 2026 however, our one-on-one tutoring sessions happen on a rolling basis and have flexible start and end dates. Please note, if you are interested in co-teaching we ask that you sign up by December 12th to receive a placement on December 19th.

    For questions, please feel free to contact Yaritza Abrego, Associate Director of Community Programming at yabrego@washingtonenglish.org.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    1100 G street NW, Suite 200, Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia, US
    Suite 200

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    If interested in volunteering and signing up, please check out our website: https://www.washingtonenglish.org/volunteers

    Once you have a applied, a staff member will reach out within 5-7 buisness days to schedule a short onboarding call.

    Looking forward to welcoming you to WEC soon!

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