Volunteer Opportunities

Duties include assisting the ESL Staff at various events throughout the city of Raleigh. Volunteers may be asked to help run informational booths and work directly with patrons, or they might assist the staff at special citywide events, such as July 4^th Celebration, festivals, concerts, and more.

View Volunteer Packet | Apply to be a volunteer

The ESL Program is always recruiting experienced or certified ESL teachers to lead the free ESL classes offered through the city. We ask that volunteers, after going through a two-night orientation, commit to teaching at least one six-week session with our program. Within the six-week session, volunteers devote 1.5 hours one night per week to teaching people basic English skills.

See what it is like to be an ESL Volunteer Instructor

If someone would like to teach an ESL class, but they do not have any previous experience or certification, we ask that they first serve as an assistant instructor. Volunteer assistant instructors gain on-the-job training by observing and helping the Volunteer Instructor.

View Instructor Packet | Apply to be an instructor or assistant

If you have questions about the ESL Program volunteer opportunities, please contact our program office at 919831-6844 or email the volunteer coordinator at eslvolunteercoordinator@raleighnc.gov.