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Current Opportunities


New!Conversation Coach

6-month commitment / 1 hour a week, Thurs, 4:15-5:15pm
Assist limited English speaking, adult refugee(s) and/or low-income immigrant(s) to practice conversational English so that they can better achieve personal and professional goals, and become more fully involved in their community.

Contact Whitney...

Advisory Board Member

2-year commitment / Hours per month and week vary Meet monthly with Advisory Board to develop and monitor strategic plans, organize and implement fundraising efforts, provide professional consultation, and oversee continuous improvement.
Contact Christopher Koehler

ESL Tutors

Provide English language instruction and cross-cultural orientation in an on-site tutoring room or at an off-site community location.
Contact Cecilia Erin Walsh

Student Assessment Volunteer

Hours: Flexible/Varies Meet with students quarterly to assess their learning level using the CASAS testing material.
Contact Glenda Caldwell

Get Started Today

  1. Complete the information form
  2. Email it to the contact listed or send it to:
    St. James ESL
    804 Ninth Ave
    Seattle WA 98104

Lesson Planner

6 hours per month/flexible Use your professional experience as an ESL Teacher or TESOL student to provide tutors with lesson planning techniques and applications.
Contact Glenda Caldwell

Internships/Service Learning

We are sometimes able to offer these positions to students whose needs and interests match those of the community we serve.
Contact Christopher Koehler

Volunteer Positions

Citizenship Tutors

Provide English language instruction based on U.S. History and Civics to help students prepare for the United States Citizenship Exam.
Contact Jim Hodges

Research Assistant

2-6 hours per week Assist the St. James ESL Program in various research projects.
No current openings.

St. James ESL Tutors must be:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Fluent in English
  • Able to tutor twice a week
  • Available to make a 6-month commitment

Volunteer Recruiter

4 hours a week Assist staff with volunteer recruitment including posting ads online, attending volunteer fairs and making presentations at community centers and libraries. No current openings.

Office Volunteer

2 hours a week Provide administrative support to office staff by answering the phone, doing data entry, stuffing envelopes, responding to emails, making copies. No current openings.