My daughter twisted my arm to Volunteer at VES in 2023 - I now teach Absolute Beginners every Monday and love it.

VES has encouraged me to give so much more of myself to those who need so much from us.

 I wanted to help with the beginners class in English and I love it. It is very rewarding to see the students progressing and enjoying learning English.

 I joined as a volunteer teacher in 2023 and have found it very rewarding. In helping people learn English, I have felt that they give me something back too.

I retired in 2022 and have an interest in teaching which has never been fulfilled! I had heard of Vineyard Church and discovered the VES Classes online. Everyone is so friendly and supportive and I feel I am making a real difference to students lives.

I love it!  Not nearly as scary as I feared - lots of support and the students are great fun, I am grateful its a joy to be part of a team making such a difference.

Hi, my name is Liz and I’m a retired psychiatric nurse. I volunteer at VES on a Friday and love meeting people from many other countries. I particularly enjoy learning from Christians from other cultures : getting to know them, praying together, discussing the Bible and inviting the Holy Spirit into the study group after the class on Friday.

I've found a friendly atmosphere which has made me want to continue - the creche was a good idea to try and its popular which certainly shows a need.

Since September 2022 I have worked as a helper with the upper intermediate class, beginners intermediate classes. I now teach the upper intermediate class and have started to study a level 5 TEFL come which I enjoy and find challenging. Students have wanted to keep in contact when they leave and 1 student attended the carol service at my church.

 I have been helping out at VES for many years now. It is wonderful to see that the classes VES run bring so much to these students. They are excited to improve the way they can communicate in English, find a place to make friends, to receive help, to laugh and share their problems

Over my time here, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing remarkable transformations in the students watching them build confidence, develop their skills, and reach their goals has been truly inspiring.