Welcome to SAVTE
Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English (SAVTE) is a city wide project, which recruits and trains volunteers to teach English as an additional language to the most excluded members of our society.
Through providing opportunities to learn English, SAVTE aims to reduce isolation, encourage participation in local activities, build and strengthen communities and break down barriers between communities.
Through one to one lessons in the learners' homes, volunteers help to equip individuals with language skills for everyday life in the U.K.
The project also provides classes in the learners' local areas in partnership with other education providers, which learners can use as a stepping stone towards more formal education or employment.
SAVTE Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You don't need teaching qualifications or knowledge of another language to volunteer. We provide a training course and the support you need to teach. We are looking for volunteers who:
- Can work with people in a supportive way.
- Are interested in meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Are interested in working with refugees and asylum seekers.
- Want to gain teaching experience.
" I have decided to teach...for a number of reasons, the main one being that I wanted to put something back into my local community. I also wanted to gain new skills for myself." Nikki, SAVTE Volunteer.
There is always a high demand for our service in the city so there is always a waiting list of learners requiring a volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering why not contact us to find out more or download an application form by clicking here.
