Practising English
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Date(s)

weekly on Tuesday, starting from Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm, forever
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Venue Address

Gateshead Central Library
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
NE8 4LN
United Kingdom

54.9513419, -1.6014292

Areas covered
Gateshead Wide
Key words
Help and Support
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Adults
Ethnically Marginalised Communities
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Policies in place

DBS check required

No
Support and Training

Expenses Reimbursed

No
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Practising English volunteers support adults to improve their English reading and language skills by reading aloud together. Based at Gateshead Central Library, you will be part of a small team of staff and volunteers who welcome people whose first language isn't English. 
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please get in touch.

If you would like to apply:

Express your interest in becoming a volunteer - Gateshead Council


 

Skills needed

No formal experience is needed - just patience, enthusiasm and a friendly approach.

Benefits for the Volunteer

It’s a great way to meet new people, support inclusion and help others feel more at home in Gateshead.

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