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Casual | CIT Solutions, Canberra | Posted 04 August 2023 | Closes 04 August 2024

About Us 

CIT Solutions is a dynamic and entrepreneurial company and the leading provider of high-quality training and development services for both the government and corporate sectors in the Canberra region and beyond. For over 34 years CIT Solutions, backed by the Canberra Institute of Technology, has been innovating our vast scope of workforce capability development solutions for our clients in the areas of language and cultural training, accredited qualifications, online learning, employee capability assessment, international student recruitment, professional workshops and recreational short courses.

About The Volunteer ESL Tutor Position 

Our Centre for Modern Languages (CML) team is seeking ESL Volunteers to be part of the team for our future language projects. The core responsibilities involve meeting newly arrived migrants and refugees to help them learn English language skills, find links to the community and understand Australian values and culture.

Key accountabilities and duties

  • Meet with the student and provide English language support, community information and a general understanding of Australian culture
  • Prepare session materials which meet the student's needs
  • Maintain regular contact with the CML team
  • Report on session deliveries using the appropriate reporting template

Requirements

  • Availability of at least 1 hour each week
  • A desire to help and enable others to learn linguistic skills
  • National Police Certificate (paid by CIT Solutions)
  • Working With Vulnerable People (Volunteer) Card
  • Access to a computer or phone TEAMS, Skype, Google meet, etc
  • A positive attitude and a desire to assist migrants and refugees become a part of our community.

Benefits for you

  • Training, support and resources will be provided free of cost
  • Satisfaction of helping others and seeing their confidence grow
  • Opportuntiy to use your skills, knowledge and experience in other Language projects and clients under the CML team if deemed suitable
  • Ongoing support from the CML team
  • Referee for your resume and future career pathways.

Application Information

To register your interest for the Volunteer Tutor position, please send a copy of your current CV to hr.citsol@cit.edu.au at the earliest convenience. Please feel free to reach out to us via hr.citsol@cit.edu.au or 02 6207 4778 if you have any queries.

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