Volunteer Online Conversation Partner

Overview

ENGin pairs English-fluent volunteers from around the world with Ukrainian learners for weekly online conversation practice. Participants are matched 1-on-1 based on preferences, interests, and availability to ensure an effective and mutually enjoyable communication experience. After a match is made, ENGin supports learners and volunteers throughout their participation in the program with tips, resources, and problem resolution. We screen every learner and volunteer to ensure their fit for the program, and provide training and orientation.

Since launching in 2020, ENGin has connected over 26,000 Ukrainians with over 24,000 volunteers. 99% of our learners report breaking the language barrier after 3 months of participation in our program.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home?

Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.

We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour video chats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.

We’ll provide ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us.

Our only requirements for volunteers are:

• English fluency
• A strong internet connection
• The ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks

No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin.

We pair volunteers with learners for weekly one hour video chats. Times are flexible and designed to fit your schedule. We offer training resources, session materials, and support to customize sessions to fit goals and preferences.

Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 26,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships.

Here’s what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience.

• "I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We9re even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up."
• “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!”
• "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That9s how close we have become!"

To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you’d like to learn more about ENGin before joining, register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions https //

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at info.