Volunteer Online as a Conversation Partner

ENGin matches English-fluent volunteers from around the world with Ukrainian conversation partners for weekly online conversation practice. Volunteers share their culture and perspectives while helping their partner become more confident speaking English.

Our vision is a Ukraine where global connection is the norm — where people of all ages and backgrounds benefit from cross-cultural relationships and see themselves as part of a shared global community.

Since launching in 2020, ENGin has connected over 35,000 Ukrainians with over 30,000 volunteers. 99% of our learners report breaking the language barrier after 3 months in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. ENGin welcomes volunteers from diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences. Join us today!

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Ready to change a life from the comfort of home?

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

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

Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

No prior tutoring experience or knowledge of Ukrainian language is needed to volunteer with ENGin. We offer ample training resources, session materials, and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. Our friendly team is available to support you throughout your time with us.

Since our launch in 2020, ENGin has matched over 30,000 volunteers with Ukrainians for authentic English-language connection across borders, and we continue to grow every day. 99% of our learners report feeling they were able to break the language barrier as a participant in our program, and 79% of our participants form lasting friendships. We're incredibly proud of these results, and we can't wait to welcome you into this global community of volunteers making them possible.

Here's What Three ENGin Volunteers Say About Their Experience.

• "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."
• “Fantastic organization doing great work. So happy to be a small part of it. My partner and I have worked together for two years and have become good friends! Her English has become better, and I have become more knowledgeable about Ukraine!”
• "This program has been, I think, life-changing for both of us. I really consider her more like my daughter right now. That's how close we have become!"
  
  

Ready to Get Started?

To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer.

Still curious what volunteering with ENGin looks like?

Watch our short Introduction to Volunteering video to learn more about ENGin and the role of Conversation Partners.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team at [email protected].