ESL Teen Talk (Youth Opportunity Grades 7-12)

Overview

Create a fun environment where newcomers can become more comfortable with English and the culture of Calgary! Meet students in Grades 5 to 9 and take part in enjoyable group activities such as board games and Wii, to encourage conversational skills.

Program Goals

ESL Teen Talk is designed:

• To provide a safe and friendly environment for teens to practice their conversational English
• To provide an opportunity for youth volunteers to develop mentoring skills
• To increase awareness and use of library resources, services and programs

Length of Program

• 1.5 hours a week for five weekly sessions throughout the year.

Volunteer Qualifications

• Volunteers will be junior or high school students (grade 7 – grade 12)
• Volunteers will be reliable, have a positive attitude, good literacy and facilitation skills and enjoy working with peers who have English as a Second Language
• Volunteers will be good role models

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Attend volunteer orientation session
• Be a good role model for the participants
• Follow the guidelines set out by the program coordinators
• Ensure that the participants have an enjoyable learning experience

Training

• One and a half hour training session covering program materials, as well as roles and responsibilities of being a Calgary Public Library Volunteer

Volunteer Benefits

• Introduce yourself to new people and opportunities
• Have fun and contribute to your community
• Develop new skills: inter-personal skills, leadership, problem solving, comunication, and time management

ESL Teen Talk Contact:

Katie Radke Email: Katie.Radke@calgarypubliclibrary.com Phone: 403-221-2036

If you are interested in volunteering for the ESL Teen Talk program, please apply here.