YMCA of Greater Charlotte

The Harris YMCA offers English as a Second Language classes to immigrants and newcomers from our community three times per week, September to June. The program seeks to acculturate the students and build community, while providing participants with the language skills they seek in order to improve their lives and the lives of their families.  To sign up to volunteer for ESL, please do so online at: https://ymcacharlotte.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/489.

Ways to volunteer:

OCCASIONALLY: Registration assistance

*Welcome & guide new students through the registration process
*Speaking or understanding Spanish is helpful, but not required
*Available 1-4 times (for a 3-hour shift/am or pm) in these months: March, August and December.
*Spring 2024 dates: March 18-19 (9am-12pm and/or 6-9pm)

WEEKLY: Dual-Language Conversation Groups

*Strong command of English and/or Spanish languages
*Interested in those with other backgrounds and experiences
*Guide a small group facilitating activities specially created to promote conversation skills and multiculturalism.
*Available on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm.
*Winter 2024 dates: January 31-March 6
*Spring 2024 dates: April 24-May 29
* Fall 2024 dates: October 16-November 20

QUARTERLY: 1-1/Small Group Tutoring

*Have strong command of English language
*Interested in those with other backgrounds and experiences
*Guide introductory level students through a study of brief lessons covering Basic English grammar and vocabulary
*Requires 6-week commitment on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm
*Spring 2024 dates: April 24-May 29
* Fall 2024 dates: October 16-November 20

**ALL volunteers will work under the guidance of the Harris YMCA Community Development Director. Volunteer training and all materials are provided. ESL Volunteers meet at the Harris YMCA CATO Education Center**