Lingo is a great volunteering opportunity provided by VTeam where you can practice your languages skills, as well as teach primary school pupils! Lingo aims to teach Spanish, German, French, and Italian. 

What will you get from volunteering for this project?

 - You get real teaching experience

 - A chance to work with school children 

 - Practice languages in a real life setting 

 - Meet like minded Essex students, making new friends and connections 

 - Free VTeam t-shirt, plus all travel arrangements and expenses covered

 - A reference from VTeam (subject to your performance) 

What do we need from volunteers?

 - We are looking for regular volunteers who can speak and understand Spanish, German, French or Italian to a sufficient standard to be able to assist in teaching, and engage with school pupils who want to learn the language. You will have the chance to co-deliver the actual teaching if we are sure you have the necessary abilities.

 - Students who are enthusiastic about teaching and language, who can engage with school pupils 

 - Volunteers should be reliable and punctual, able to commit toat least 3 sessions a term.  

Sessions take place on Wednesdays from 2:30PM to 4:30PM (including travel time), and transport from campus to the school, as well as the return trip, will be provided free of charge by VTeam!

To participate, sign up on Gradintelligence or email vteam@essex.ac.uk