Volunteer Online as an English Conversation Partner

ENGin is a nonprofit organization changing the world one conversation at a time. We connect English-speaking volunteers ages 13+ with motivated Ukrainians ages 9+ for online speaking practice and cross-cultural exchange.

Through simple weekly virtual conversations, our volunteers make a huge impact - helping people overcome the language barrier, offering friendship and emotional support, and introducing them to a new culture. In a time of extreme stress for Ukrainians, weekly one-on-one conversations offer a lifeline of normalcy.

Are you ready to change a life from the comfort of home?

ENGin is looking for fluent English speakers to videochat with Ukrainians. This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a huge impact while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend!

We’ll pair you up with a student to videochat with each week at times that are convenient for you. No teaching experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required. All of our students can understand and hold a basic conversation in English. 

Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. We provide training, support, and comprehensive session plans to guide your conversations.

Our volunteer registration process looks like this: 

1. Complete an application form (5 minutes)
2. Attend a Zoom interview (15 minutes)
3. Complete the program agreement (2 minutes)
4. Attend a 2-part volunteer training (1-1.5 hours)
5. Take the quiz (5 minutes)
6. Get matched to a student! 

To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer. If you have any questions before signing up, please contact us at info@enginprogram.org.