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                                         Fáilte Isteach Tutors, Blanchardstown
                                                      Fáilte Isteach Tutors, Blanchardstown

How to get involved:

 


We would be delighted if you wished to get involved and join our team of over 260 volunteers.

 

If you would like to join one of our existing centres, please contact the head office of Fáilte Isteach or the co-ordinator at the local centre at which you would like to get involved. Go to the Contact Us page for more information on all our centres.


Where we are:

Summerhill Tuesday 7 - 9pm (046) 955 7766
Dunshaughlin Thursday 7 - 8.30pm (01) 825 0504
Waterford Monday, Wednesday       10am-12pm; 7-9pm        (051) 852 564
Roscommon Tuesday 7 - 9pm (090) 662 7424      
Clane Thursday 7 - 9pm (086)958 3116
Inchicore Wednesday 7 - 9pm (01) 453 7239
Rialto Tuesday 3 - 4.30pm (01)473 2003
Balbriggan Wednesday 7 - 9pm (01) 802 0785
Tramore Thursday 6.30 - 8.30pm (086) 054 0831
Tullamore Monday 7 - 9pm (057) 935 2467
Blanchardstown          Thursday 2 - 4pm (01) 820 9550
Swords Tuesday 7 - 9pm (01) 895 1070
Bray Thursday 7 - 9pm (01) 286 8266
Mulhuddart Wednesday 10am - 12pm (01) 820 9550
Castlebar Tuesday 7 - 9pm (087) 410 0565
Tralee Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm (066) 719 9730
Mountview Wednesday 7-9pm (01) 820 9550
Ballina Monday 7-9pm (096) 755 73
Athboy Tuesday 7-8.30pm (086) 374 3801
Kells Thursday 7-9pm (046) 924 7161
Celbridge TBC TBC (01) 628 8459
Navan Thursday 7-9pm (046) 955 7766
Skerries Wednesday 7-9pm (01) 802 0484


Volunteering with Fáilte Isteach



What it involves:

 

Volunteering on a Fáilte Isteach project involves giving two hours of your time every week to help others in your community learn conversational English.


Role Profile:


Main Tasks and Activities

  • Welcoming new students to the group, making them feel at ease
  • Attend training and learn from each other on how to deliver a conversation class
  • Bring in your own ideas and materials for conversation class
  • Lead a conversation class with a small group using the lesson plans and materials provided
  • Give feedback to the organisers on how the lessons are going

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    Skills, Experience and Qualities required

    The main criteria for tutoring on the project is that you speak English and have a patient, friendly attitude and approach. Teaching qualifications, though welcome, are not necessary as training will be provided. The following characteristics are important:

  • Warm and welcoming manner
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Patience and perseverance
  • A commitment to equal opportunities and the value of diversity
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • The ability to guide and encourage


    • Support

     

    The volunteer will be responsible to the Coordinator of Fáilte Isteach who will provide support and guidance. Full training is provided on how to prepare and deliver a lesson before volunteering begins. Regular training and support will be available to volunteers to help develop their skills. Volunteers will also support one another, sharing ideas about what works in leading the conversation classes.