Spring Volunteer Opportunities: Empower Adult Immigrants through English Education!

Washington English Center

The Washington English Center is recruiting online and in-person volunteers to teach and tutor English!

About the Washington English Center:

Since 1993, Washington English Center (WEC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area.

What our volunteers do:

Volunteers meet once a week online or in person in downtown DC for 1-3 hours a week for 11 weeks. Volunteers follow a provided syllabus and textbook and are given ongoing training. No teaching experience is required!

We also have the opportunity to substitute teach, which does not require a once-a-week 1-3 hour commitment, and provides volunteers with the flexibility to get involved at their own convenience. We are happy to work with your schedule.

Please check out our volunteer flier or watch our short 7-minute orientation video that provides an overview of all our programs. You can also visit our website at or check us out in the Washington Post.

Volunteer Perks:

Volunteer happy hour and socials in-person and online
Meet new friends from around the world
Networking events
Perfect for college students interested in joining the Peace Corps
Make a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees!

Volunteer Requirements:

Speak fluent English, non-native speakers welcome!
Be at least 18 years old
Complete the volunteer application
Complete a short onboarding call with a staff member
Complete training
Use provided teaching and tutoring resources and materials

Spring 2026 ESOL group classes start April 13th and run through Jue,26th 2026 however, our one-on-one tutoring sessions happen on a rolling basis and have flexible start and end dates. Please note, if you are interested in co-teaching we ask that you sign up by March 27th to receive a placement on April 1st.

For questions, please feel free to contact Yaritza Abrego, Associate Director of Community Programming at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago

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