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Ready to change a life from the comfort of home?
Join ENGin as a conversation partner!

We offer a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.​

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We’ll pair you up with a buddy in Ukraine for weekly videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.​​

No teaching experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required to volunteer with us. All of our participants can understand and hold a basic conversation in English.

Our only requirements for volunteers are:

  • English fluency;

  • a strong internet connection;

  • the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. 

Join our community of 22,000+ virtual volunteers and change a life today!

*TEMPORARY CHANGES

Due to a recent surge in applications, ENGin is currently not accepting applications from volunteers under the age of 18. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we encourage all interested individuals under 18 to create an account on the ENGin platform, and we will notify you when volunteer applications for your age group reopen.

PROGRAM FORMAT

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Get matched to a buddy with similar interests

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Videochat for 1 hour each week  

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Duration: minimum of 10-12 weeks (~3 months)

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No experience required!

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Comprehensive training provided 

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Access a library of resources to guide sessions

TESTIMONIALS

"I made a friend in Ukraine and we are teaching each other about our culture, our language, and our humor. We're even trading dad jokes! Both of us look forward to our chats and have a hard time wrapping it up."

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING:

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EXCHANGE CULTURES:

Each conversation is a two-way street. You'll not only impart your knowledge of English but also immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture in an authentic and personal way. It's about learning, sharing, and growing together.

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GAIN NEW SKILLS:

ENGin provides all of the necessary training, resources, and support to ensure a rewarding and impactful volunteer experience.

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FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING:

You decide when to schedule sessions with your student, making it easy to fit volunteering with ENGin into your busy life.

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BUILD CONNECTIONS:

Forge meaningful relationships as you help learners break language barriers.

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DOCUMENTATION FOR SERVICE:

ENGin provides service hour verification upon request and awards for those who reach key volunteering milestones!

REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS

You do not need any experience to volunteer with us! We do seek volunteers who meet the following criteria:

  • ✅.Commitment: volunteers should be ready to dedicate 1 hour a week to ENGin for at least 10-12 weeks. If you're looking for more hours, we can accommodate that too!

  • ✅.Age: 13 years old and above.

  • ✅.Language Proficiency: You should be able to speak English freely with minimal mistakes. Non-native speakers welcome! 

  • ✅.Technology: all sessions with students take place online, so volunteers should be comfortable using an online video chat platform such as Zoom, Google Meet, or Skype.

  • ✅.Availability for sessions: please note the time difference between Ukraine and your country:

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    • 🕝 US & Canada (mornings/early afternoons work best): Ukraine is 7-10 hours ahead.
      🕝 Asia, Australia & New Zealand (afternoons/ evenings work best): Ukraine is 4-10 hours behind
      🕝 Europe, Africa & Middle East: a similar time zone with Ukraine.

  • ✅.Nationality/Location: due to russia's invasion of Ukraine, we are not able to accept applications from volunteers currently located on the territory of russia, Belarus, or occupied Crimea. We also cannot accept volunteers who deny or justify russian aggression, who oppose Ukraine's independence and full territorial integrity, or who support the myth of "brotherly nations."

MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN JUST 3 MONTHS

Thanks to our comprehensive progress tracking system, we continuously monitor our students' language improvements.

Here are the results from just 3 months of participating in the program, sourced from the ENGin Impact Measurement Report 2023.

99%

report overcoming
the language barrier to some extent

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9 out of 10

average program experience rate

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99%

of students report improvements in their English level

Want to learn more before you apply?

Attend one of our optional info sessions on Zoom! It's your chance to connect with our team, dive deeper into what ENGin offers, and get your questions answered.

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REGISTRATION PROCESS

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Ready to Get Started?

We have a streamlined registration & onboarding process to make sure that you’re comfortable and ready to start chatting with an ENGin student. Our onboarding includes six steps:

*TEMPORARY CHANGES

Due to a recent surge in applications, ENGin is currently not accepting applications from volunteers under the age of 18. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we encourage all interested individuals under 18 to create an account on the ENGin platform, and we will notify you when volunteer applications for your age group reopen.

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Want some additional information about onboarding? Check out this downloadable guide!

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