Volunteer Facilitator Application

Information

Thank you for your interest in partnering with We Speak NYC (WSNYC), a program developed and administered by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA). We look forward to partnering with you to empower immigrant New Yorkers. Please review the information listed below and visit our website to learn more: www.nyc.gov/wespeaknyc

We Speak NYC (WSNYC) - (formerly We Are New York) is New York City’s free English language learning program that provides civic focused multimedia resources created to empower adult immigrants through learning and practicing everyday English. Our resources include an Emmy-Award winning educational drama series that informs learners about important New York City resources. The episodes address issues that most concern immigrants such as health care, democracy, education, immigration legal help, elder care, and managing finances.

WSNYC is building a network of volunteers, organizations, and immigrants who want to practice English through weekly online & in person conversation classes. As a volunteer facilitator, you can help adult immigrants practice conversational English and learn about City services by leading a conversation group on Zoom from the comfort of your home or at local community organizations located throughout the 5 boroughs.

We Speak NYC classes currently run through four cycles a year in line with the seasons:

Winter Session - Classes start in January and run through March/April
Spring Session - Classes start in April and run through June
Summer Session - Classes start in July and run through September
Fall Session - Classes start in October and run through late Nov/early Dec

Volunteer Agreement

*You will be considered ready to be placed into a class once you have completed and commit the following volunteer requirements to enhance the quality and experience of our program for both volunteers and learners:

Attend and complete a 2-hour online training session, preparing you to lead conversation classes using our pedagogy and materials.
Completing a 1 hour sexual harassment prevention training once per year.
Lead an in-person conversation class at a time and/or location that matches your availability for 2 hours, once a week, for 8 weeks.
- *Please ensure you will be able to fully commit to the class schedule you chose for the entire duration of the cycle.
Engage with the WSNYC team throughout the duration of the cycle, including: participation in facilitator check ins, class observation(s), short phone calls and completing a post cycle survey.
Representing The Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs as a volunteer and showcasing city services to help empower immigrants.

I have read and understand the volunteer requirements and agree to the commitments.

I have read and understand the volunteer requirements and agree to the commitments.

Volunteer Facilitator Application

*First Name:

*Last Name:

*Address:

*City:

*State:

*ZIP:

*Email:

*Phone:

Do you have prior ESOL training or experience? (ESOL experience is not required.)

Yes

Do you speak other languages? (Fluency in another language is not required)

Yes

*Have you facilitated a We Speak NYC (formerly We Are New York) class before?

Yes

Please note: All volunteers (even those previously trained) have to complete a 1 hour sexual harassment and prevention training before being able to lead a class, the link will be provided to you upon completion of the two 2 hour WSNYC facilitator training.

Class Model & Availability

Please select which model you would like to engage in (online, in-person or both) and choose all days and times you are available. Days will appear after you click the timeframe you are available -- morning, afternoon, or evening. (Please ensure you are able and willing to fully commit to this schedule for the duration of the cycle)

*Which conversation class model would you like to volunteer and facilitate? (please select only the type of class you'd like to facilitate, complete both sets of follow up questions if you select “either/both”)

Online

In-Person

Either/both

What days and times match your availability for the duration of the cycle? (please be sure to select all days and timeframes that apply)

Timeframes:

Morning	Afternoon	Evening

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Note: Classes run for two hours once a week for 7-10 weeks. **Afterwork/evening and weekend time slots are highly sought after and will be filled quickly. Placements are made on a first-come-first-serve basis.

*Volunteer preferences:
When assigning Online & In-Person class placements we will take potential volunteers preferences into account on a first-come-first-serve basis. We will also consider comfort working with tech (for online), ease of access/commute to a site (if volunteering in-person) and/or prior experience teaching students.

I have read and understand the stipulation for volunteer preferences on class placement.

I have read and understand the stipulation for volunteer preferences on class placement.

*Age Requirement:
All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in the program.

I confirm that I am 18 years old or over at the time of submitting this application.

I confirm that I am 18 years old or over at the time of submitting this application.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with We Speak NYC!
Please visit our website for more information: www.nyc.gov/wespeaknyc
For any additional questions or comments, email: WeSpeakNYC@cityhall.nyc.gov