Get Involved

Volunteer Testimony

“I enjoy working with the teachers and the students. I'm glad I can be of assistance in any small way to help refugees become more at home in their new country.”

— ELC Volunteer

Mondays and Tuesdays

  • 9:00 - 3:30

  • Commit weekly to a 1.5 or 3 hour time block

  • Help a teacher in a level-specific class

“I'm happy to help and I enjoy the interaction with students, they are a pleasure to work with as they're so motivated and willing to work hard to improve their English.”

— ELC Volunteer

Volunteers are an essential part of the ELC team!

Volunteers assist ELC teachers by:

  • working with small groups of students

  • providing students with individualized attention

  • preparing classroom materials

  • contributing to a welcoming, supportive environment for newly arrived refugees

Volunteering Opportunites

Wednesdays

  • 9:00 - 12:00

  • Sign up when you can

  • Work with small groups of multi-level students

Make a donation

Our program relies on donations to provide our students with materials that support their learning and cultivate their sense of belonging in Boise.

Donate supplies

Follow our Amazon Wishlist to directly purchase supplies like:

  • Paper

  • Pencils

  • Pens

  • Folders

  • Expo Markers

  • and more!