Foreign Language Trainers Sought by Integration Taskforce for Foreigners (AKF) to Aid in Social Assimilation
In the heart of Germany, the town of Willich is seeking more volunteer language trainers to help refugees learn the German language. The Working Group for Foreigners (AKF), a local association dedicated to promoting tolerance, respect, and appreciation, regardless of origin, skin color, or religion, is currently facing a waiting list of participants due to a lack of language trainers.
With approximately 70 people attending the language courses offered by the AKF each week, the need for more volunteers is evident. No specific academic background is required to become a language trainer at AKF; the main requirements are time, joy in conveying the German language, and openness towards foreign cultures.
Lesson planning at AKF is individual and not overly complex. The courses focus on coping with everyday situations, such as visiting a doctor, a kindergarten, or shopping. New language trainers are gradually introduced to the task by experienced trainers. Groups are formed according to the participants' strengths, ranging from academics to illiterates.
Interested individuals can contact AKF for language trainer opportunities via email at [email protected] or by phone at 02154 8138296.
It's worth noting that while current search data do not provide direct information, it is common in Willich and elsewhere in Germany to run voluntary German courses for refugees and to recruit additional trainers. These initiatives frequently occur through local educational institutions and refugee services.
For those looking to donate a children's bicycle, contact Bodo Watzka at 0160 7676405, as the AKF association still needs bicycles for its bike workshops in Willich and Anrath to promote the mobility of refugees.
Participants often have positive experiences at AKF and bring acquaintances or friends as a result. For more information about AKF, visit www.akf-willich.de.
Communication in the native language at home can hinder the learning of the German language, making these voluntary language courses even more crucial for the integration of refugees in Willich. Join AKF today and make a difference in someone's life!
- Upon joining AKF, volunteers willingly contribute to a lifestyle that promotes cultural understanding, fostering tolerance and appreciation in the community.
- In addition to language courses, AKF offers opportunities to learn about fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, relationships, pets, travel, and cars through various workshops.
- One can even contribute to the mobility of refugees by donating a children's bicycle to AKF's bike workshops.
- As language training volunteers, individuals shop their way through lessons focused on coping with everyday situations, including visiting doctors and kindergartens.
- The relationships formed between language trainers and participants often lead to an increased network of friends and acquaintances, further strengthening the bond between refugees and the Willich community.
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