Our trained volunteers are matched with clients to help them meet their goals. We offer both virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities. As a certified Service Enterprise, we are well-equipped to align your passions and skills with meaningful volunteer positions that have an impact on our community.

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English Tutors

Number of volunteers needed: ∞

Time commitment: 1 hour/week for 6 months.

Location: Client’s home

As an English tutor, you could work to support:

Beginner adult English language learners who are seeking to learn or improve their English skills in order to build confidence, navigate life in a new culture, and support their family
An advanced adult English language learner who is seeking to strengthen their writing skills

What support is provided for volunteers?

Training with a certified teacher in Special Education, Adult Education, ESL, and as a Reading Specialist
English tutoring kits with an Oxford picture dictionary and other materials
WhatsApp Group For English Tutors to support one another
Volunteer portal + monthly newsletter with resources
5 annual Neighborly Chats
Annual Volunteer Summit

Speaking Amharic, Arabic, Dari, French, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, or Tigrinya is not required for this volunteer role. But if you do speak any of these languages, you are encouraged to sign up.

Personal Finance Skills Volunteer who speaks Dari, Pashto, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian

Number of volunteers currently needed: 22

Time commitment: 1 hour weekly for up to 3 months

Location: Virtual

Sewing Volunteer

Number of volunteers currently needed: 5

In this role, you would provide guidance and support to students who are enrolled in the Heela Sewing Course as they work to complete sewing projects.

Time commitment: Once a week for 11 weeks

Location: Virtual check-ins or at client’s home to drop off materials

Strong sewing skills are needed to volunteer in this capacity.