VoRTCS Information & Training Session - 7 February 2026

Vinnies QLD's Volunteer Refugee Tutoring and Community Support (VoRTCS) program provides in-home tutoring support to refugee families.

The Vinnies QLD VoRTCS program provides a free quality in-home service which delivers English-based tutoring and community advice for refugee families to help them in their settlement journey and in developing their independence. By promoting learning through language in a way which helps refugees to function more independently, we hope they will be able to take up the educational, social and vocational opportunities to meet their needs. Volunteer tutor teams (in teams of 2-3 tutors) help family members with their English, their knowledge about how our community works, and developing independence in 10 key focus areas pertaining to settlement

Face-to-Face Volunteer Induction Training Schedule Overview

The training is split into two parts and designed to help you feel confident and prepared:

• Unit 1 (9:00–10:20 AM):
  Welcome, introduction to VoRTCS, tutor responsibilities, key skills, and a family case study.
• Morning Tea Break (10:20–10:40 AM)
• Unit 2 (10:40 AM–1:00 PM):
  Practical tutoring strategies, everyday English activities (e.g., forms, shopping), safety and boundaries, and next steps.

The session wraps up with a short survey and group photo.

We look forward to seeing you soon and welcoming you on board the VoRTCS team!