Language Club Group Volunteer

This opportunity is available in - Fryerns Library

French/Spanish Language Club – Conversations Volunteer Role

Do you enjoy meeting and chatting with people?
We are looking for friendly, confident volunteers to help run our French/Spanish Conversation Clubs. These informal groups support adults who want to practise speaking French/Spanish in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

What will it involve?

• Helping with the set‑up of the session and creating a friendly, inclusive atmosphere
• Welcoming attendees, promoting the group, and encouraging people to take part
• Meeting and greeting participants and helping everyone feel comfortable
• Supporting conversation activities — either by joining in or leading light discussion
• Using simple themes or prompts to guide conversation (there may be a weekly theme, but it’s not essential)
• Encouraging learners of all levels and building positive rapport with the group
• Directing any library‑related enquiries to staff
• Helping to tidy and clear the area at the end of the session

This is a great opportunity to help people grow in confidence, practise their language skills, and enjoy being part of a supportive community group.

What will you get from volunteering?

• The pleasure of seeing people grow in confidence as their conversational skills improve
• The opportunity to support adults who are learning a new language
• A chance to meet new people and be part of a friendly, social group
• Satisfaction from using your own skills and enthusiasm to support your local community

Skills

What skills and experience do you need? 

• Warmth and friendliness 

• Able to relate to children and their families 

• Practical and ‘hands on’ 

• Able to work on own initiative 

• Comfortable in initiating conversations 

• Ability to build rapport in a group

• A good listener with empathy

• An enthusiasm for libraries and awareness of the range of services offered