Language mentor for a child from group 5 to 8

The Language Mentorships project focuses on vulnerable children whose language proficiency forms an obstacle in their school development. As a language mentor, you individually supervise a Utrecht primary school student, groups 5-8, from a foreign-language family on a weekly basis.

After following an introductory course, you start supervising a child. This guidance focuses on increasing reading pleasure and language skills by getting started with language in an accessible and pleasant way. For example, by reading a book together, playing language games or going to the library. You make weekly home visits and you have contact with the school where necessary. In addition, you will be supervised by a voluntary mentor coordinator with whom you regularly discuss progress, contact with your pupil and your own development as a language mentor.

What do you have at home?

• You have an affinity with children, language and cultures;
• You love language and are good at guiding and enthusing people;
• You are open to new encounters;
• You are eager to learn and can function well independently;
• You are available for about two hours a week and are reliable;
• You are willing to commit for a period of one school year (September-July);
• You are willing to develop, participate in an in-depth workshop or training and are aware of your pitfalls.

What do you get in return?

Through your efforts, you contribute to ensuring that language no longer forms a barrier to a child's school development. Language skills and reading pleasure are indispensable for a good transition to secondary school and for later participation in Utrecht society. After all, you need language to make friends, find a job, do your banking or do your homework. Meaningful work with a major social impact! At the same time, you get to know other cultures, you get a lot of enthusiastic Language, more colleagues and you can develop through various appropriate training courses.

Are you interested? Send us a message or sign up via the pink button!