Volunteer with Speak Zone
Help Someone Learn English — Just by Talking to Them
At Speak Zone, we connect English learners around the world with English-speaking volunteers for one-on-one conversation practice. As a volunteer, your role is simple but powerful: meet with your assigned learner 1–3 times a week, hold conversations, offer gentle corrections, and build their confidence through real human connection.
Why Volunteer with Us?
Make a Global Impact: Help someone improve their English — a skill that can open doors to jobs, education, and community.
Flexible Commitment: Choose a meeting schedule that works for you: once, twice, or three times a week. Sessions are typically 30–45 minutes, and done over Zoom, WhatsApp, or another online platform.
No Teaching Experience Needed: You don’t need to be a certified teacher — just fluent in English, a good listener, and willing to engage in meaningful conversations.
Cultural Exchange: Learn about different parts of the world, meet new people, and form lasting connections beyond borders.
What We Expect from Volunteers:
Be fluent in English and 14 years or older
Commit to meeting your learner consistently for at least 10 weeks
Be respectful, patient, and open-minded
What We Provide:
Conversation guides and topic ideas
Optional training resources
Ongoing support from the Speak Zone team
A certificate of volunteer service after completing a full cycle
Becoming a language partner is one of the easiest ways to make a real difference in someone’s life — and yours. Fill out the form below to get started. We’ll guide you through the onboarding process and match you with a learner shortly after.
If you have any questions during the process please feel free to email us at info@speakzone.org.
Program Overview:
As a Speak Zone volunteer, you’ll be paired with one English learner and follow our level-based curriculum — but it’s not about formal lessons or grammar drills. Instead, you’ll use conversation-focused guides designed to help your learner improve naturally by talking about everyday topics, current events, hobbies, and life experiences.
You choose how often to meet: once, twice, or three times per week, based on your availability. Each session usually lasts 30–45 minutes and takes place on the platform that works best for both you and your learner (Zoom, WhatsApp, Google Meet, etc.).
While our curriculum helps guide the flow of conversation, you’re encouraged to bring your own voice and ideas into sessions. You’ll be supporting your learner’s growth in confidence and fluency over time — and we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
Track Your Impact & Earn Recognition
All Speak Zone volunteers are eligible to receive verified community service hours for their time — whether you're volunteering for a school requirement, an organization, or simply for personal growth.
We also recognize and celebrate the dedication of our volunteers through our Impact Milestone Awards:
🌱 Catalyst Award – for 50+ hours of service
🌟 Visionary Award – for 100+ hours of service
🌍 Luminary Award – for 200+ hours of service
When you reach a milestone, you'll receive a personalized digital certificate, a service verification letter upon request, and a shoutout on our site or socials (if you'd like!).
Volunteers are the heart of Speak Zone — and we want to celebrate the time, care, and impact you bring to this global community.
