EIA connects native English-speaking volunteers with English partners who want to improve their conversational English. Volunteers and partners meet in person or online for about 1–1.5 hours each week, with the flexibility to meet more or less often based on their availability and preferences.

Volunteers enjoy learning about different cultures and helping partners adjust to life in the U.S., while English partners gain opportunities to practice English and learn more about American culture and everyday life.

If you’re interested in becoming an English partner, please fill out the form below.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please email eia@ywca-berkeley.org.

*Please note that EIA is a volunteer-run program without dedicated YWCA staff overseeing daily operations. The program is provided on an “as-is” basis, and participants participate at their own discretion and risk. Response times may vary.