About+our+program

Volunteers in the Migrant Education program support migrants and humanitarian clients (refugees) to improve their English language and literacy. There is a diverse range of students and a variety of volunteering opportunities available to volunteers, including one-to-one tutoring in a student's home or community venue, conversation groups and support in classrooms.
 * About The Migrant Education Volunteer Tutor Program**
 * What does volunteering involve? **

The commitment from the volunteer is usually 1 hour a week for a minimum of three months, but some tutors choose to volunteer for a few hours in a class and there are tutors who have worked in the program for years.
 * What are the time commitments? **

All volunteers with Migrant Education are required to participate in training. For further information see: Training as a Volunteer Tutor To enrol in future training courses, please contact Mikako Nakano: Mikako.Nakano@tastafe.tas.edu.au
 * Is training provided to volunteers? **

All students in the Migrant Education programs have their language level and learning needs assessed. Students must complete a Tutor Request form if they require individual tutoring. The coordinator matches the needs of the student with the availability, skills and interests of the volunteer.We attempt to match volunteers with students who have similar interests, but we've had many success stories with people from very different backgrounds.
 * How do volunteers get matched up with an individual student? **

We encourage tutors to meet with students in a neutral venue, such as TasTAFE buildings, libraries, or community centres. In some situations, tutoring may take place in the student’s home. Most volunteer tutors work about 1 or 2 hours each week. Volunteers in classrooms may have timetables.
 * Where and when do the tutoring sessions take place? **

Either the tutor or the student can terminate the sessions at any time, after discussion with the co-ordinator of the Volunteer Tutor Program. If requested, the student or tutor can be rematched in another tutoring arrangement.
 * What happens if the tutoring arrangement is not successful? **

The Volunteer Tutor Program Coordinator is available at certain times of the week to provide advice and resources to tutors who are actively volunteering. The coordinator will also assist in referral of students to additional support services should the need arise. Newsletters and email updates are sent to all tutors and online resources are also provided. Special information sessions and informal get-togethers provide the opportunity for further discussion.
 * Is ongoing support available for volunteer tutors after completing the course? **

Yes, the Migrant Education area has a small collection of material for volunteer tutors. There are also links to online resources through this wiki site. Students can borrow from the extensive collection of materials in the main library at 75 Campbell St, Hobart.
 * Are there resources available for tutors and students to use? **

The Home Tutor Program is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, through the Adult Migrant English Program.The AMEP is a national program run in Tasmania by TasTAFE. For further information on TasTAFE, go to: [] For further information on the Adult Migrant English Program, go to: []
 * FURTHER INFORMATION**

Please contact the program coordinator, Anna Kingston, if you have further queries regarding the Volunteer Program: Anna.Kingston@tastafe.tas.edu.au .

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