Nonprofit
Published 10/13/25 8:54AM

Teach English/ESL and help a refugee learn a new language!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Knoxville, TN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Immigrants or Refugees, International Relations
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    We need willing participants that will go to our families homes to teach English. Access to ESL/ELL training and free materials can be arranged.

    Description

    Teach English/ESL and help a refugee learn a new language!

    Bridge Refugee Services is searching for committed volunteers who love working with people and are interested in helping another person start or continue learning English.

    As a refugee resettlement agency, Bridge helps refugees start a new life in the United States. English/ESL volunteers are a wonderful one-on-one resource for people as they begin this journey.

    Being able to speak English is crucial for refugees as they start their first job and learn about their new community.

    Even if you have never taught English, this is a great opportunity to work with an individual or family as they improve their English skills. Bridge can offer an opportunity for instruction in cross-cultural ESL and free ESL materials for teachers.

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Complete our Bridge Volunteer Paperwork
    • Attend a Bridge Volunteer Orientation (about 1hr via Zoom)
    • Background check through Sterling Volunteers ($17.50 per person paid to Sterling Volunteers)

    Foreign language skills or experience working with refugee populations not required.

    If you have additional questions, please reach out to Peter Green, our Volunteer & Co-Sponsorship Manager, via email at pgreen@bridgerefugees.org.

    Location

    On-site
    4420 Whittle Springs Rd., Suite A, Knoxville, Tennessee, US
    Suite A

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

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