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AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, the Volunteer Tutor Program is an Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) sub-program offering informal language tuition by trained volunteers to migrants and refugees, online or face-to-face.
Other programs
Adult Migrant English Program
Free English classes with childcare for eligible migrants and refugees, funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
AMEP Distance Learning
Learn English online and enjoy flexible scheduling, teacher support, a personalised program, and virtual classrooms for student interaction.
Pathways to Employment Program
A 200-hour program enhancing English skills, job preparation, CV writing, and interview assistance.
Frequently asked questions
People become a volunteer for a variety of reasons, including the fact that it is:
- A great opportunity to get to know other cultures while helping migrant and refugee students settle into their new life in Australia.
- A chance to give something back to the community.
- An opportunity to develop new skills or enhance existing knowledge and experience.
If you would like to know more or have questions about our AMEP Volunteer Program please contact us on 02 7920 6769.
AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program sessions are negotiated between the AMEP volunteer tutor and the student – with the flexibility to reschedule sessions when required, meet face-to-face in a mutually agreed public location, or meet online.
AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program sessions are negotiated between the AMEP volunteer tutor and the student – with the flexibility to reschedule sessions when required, meet face-to-face in a mutually agreed public location, or meet online.
The process to become a volunteer tutor involves five stages:
- Preparation - Gathering your documentation to upload into your application.
- Application - Completing your application and uploading documentation via Better Impact (our volunteer management system).
- Interview - Once your application and documentation have been processed, we will arrange a 15 minute telephone interview, at a time to suit you.
- Training - You will complete a 15-hour online tutor training program, that is self-paced to suit your needs.
- Matching - We will start working on matching you to a student in your local area.
Your application
Please ensure that you have all of the following documentation ready before you start your application. This will ensure a quicker transition to commence volunteer tutoring.
- Working with Children Check document (WWCC) including the registration number an expiry date.
- Photo of you holding your photo ID, either a drivers license or passport. How to hold your photo ID.
- Criminal Consent Form - Click here to Download and Complete.
- Proof of identification. This is required to conduct a Criminal Record Check on your behalf. Proof of identification documents are not kept by TAFE NSW and will be destroyed. Examples of required documents can be found here: Identity Document List.
- 1 x Commencement Document, e.g. Australian passport, birth certificate issued by an Australian state or territory.
- 1 x Primary Document, e.g. Australian Driver’s License (front and rear), Australian proof of age card.
- 2 x Secondary Document, e.g. Medicare card (front and rear), Enrolment with the Australian Electoral Commission.
We look forward to working with you and welcoming you to our team. Apply now.