Online Conversation Partner, Guide My Words, Virginia

 Description

International students come to Guide My Words' website looking for native 
English speakers to meet with them online to practice the English they 
already know.  They have spent a considerable amount of time in learning English 
in formal education settings but want to become more comfortable speaking 
with native English speakers.  



This is a unique opportunity to share your faith with the nations from the 
comfort of your own home!  



Some students may wish to receive Bible lessons and these are available for 
the Conversation Partner to share with their student.



Some students may request only an email exchange as their schedules would 
not permit a regular meeting time online.  This would be more of a 
pen-pal/key-pal arrangement but will still provide ample opportunity to assist the 
student in becoming more comfortable with using English.



Some students contact Guide My Words soley to learn more about Christianity 
and to develop a friendship with a Christian.  Although they still want to 
have English help, they are more interested in understanding who Jesus is 
and what Christianity is all about.

 Requirements 

Please note that all volunteers interacting with the students must agree 
with what we believe.  All of our volunteers are born-again Christians as 
described in Romans 10:9-10, John 3, and Ephesians 2:8-9.



We require two references.  At least one of these should be someone you 
have worked with in a ministry setting.



Please visit our website (www.guidemywords.com) and complete the Volunteer 
Registration Form found on the site.  Thank you!



Our Conversation Partners must be native English speakers as this is the 
request of our students.  You do not need to know any other languages (but 
please tell us if you do).



We are asking for you to commit your reasonable time and attention to 
meeting with your assigned student and attempting to develop a friendship that 
will allow you to serve them in Jesus' name.  



Should the appropriate time present itself we ask that you share your faith 
with the student and answer any questions they may ask regarding Jesus and 
the Bible.  



If at any time, you require additional help with a question from your 
student, we ask that you contact your supervisor at Guide My Words for further 
direction.  



You will remain in constant contact with your supervisor and share with 
him/her the progress you have made with your student as well as any 
questions/concerns you may have.

References from people who have done Short Term Missions with this 
organization before are available upon request. Submit "I Want to Volunteer!" to 
receive more information.

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