We offer volunteer positions in the Adult English Program and in WELL Kids. Please fill out the Volunteer Application and select where you would like to serve. If you are unsure, indicate this on the form and Marsha Greiner will contact you.
Training starts in August and classes are each week from the end of August to mid-May on Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive by 6:15 PM.
Volunteer Positions for Adult English Program
Adult English Classroom Teacher
- Create a positive, collaborative, and safe learning environment for coaches and students.
- Assist and encourage students in setting and reaching goals.
- Work in conjunction with the Adult Education Director to create engaging lessons.
- Use a variety of curriculum sources and research-based ESL teaching strategies.
Adult Coach
- Work with 3-6 students to practice conversations and assist with lessons
- Work with the classroom teacher to build relationships with students and create and maintain a welcoming, positive classroom experience.
Substitute Coach
If you have less time, substituting as a classroom coach is a perfect way to serve in either an adult or children’s classroom.
Volunteer Positions for WELL Kids Program
Children’s Classroom Co-Teacher (adult):
- Create a welcome, safe and fun learning environment for children
- Lessons are preplanned for you to lead, with stories, crafts, and activities provided
- Promote learning and homework help in a classroom setting with a co-teacher
- Build relationships with children and guide teen assistants in the classroom
Children’s Classroom Volunteer
(adult sub or teen assistant)
- Greet and welcome children to class.
- Assist with classroom activities-story, craft, games, homework
- Build relationships with children in a fun, safe, playful atmosphere that promotes learning.
Support Positions
Admin Support Team
Several positions are available on the support team: information desk, set-up and tear down, and safety team.
Setup & Reset
Set-up starts at 2 PM on Thursday afternoon, reset at 9 AM on Friday mornings.
Safety Team
Safety team members volunteer from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday nights.
Classes
Classes are weekly
Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
All classes are at Chapel Rock Christian Church, 2020 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214
Enter at door 14.
Contact
Marsha Greiner marsha@chapelrockcd.org
Resources
Volunteer Newsletter Issues
Updated information on classes and weather closing
ESL Teaching Resources
