Welcome In is a program of volunteer led, community based conversational English classes for immigrants. Originating in Ireland, the program has achieved significant success and the methodology has now spread to Italy and Germany and is now ready to launch in Minnesota.

The program involves volunteers (often older people who have extra time on their hands) welcoming immigrants to the community through conversational English classes. Tutors and students usually meet once a week and classes usually happen in a very informal setting. The Welcome In team provides special learning materials that can be used during the classes and specially designed training for new tutors. The program is underpinned with a philosophy of social inclusion and strives to support everyone to live more meaningful and fulfilled lives within their communities.

What you can do

As the program establishes itself in Minnesota, we're looking for both local partners and community champions to get started. Fill in this short form and we're looking forward to hear from you!