Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer English language tutors help refugee newcomers learn English. Though most of our clients are multilingual, many have a low English proficiency and are eager to learn to increase their level of self-sufficiency in their new home. Tutors are paired with a client who is unable to attend VRRP English classes. Volunteers commit to at least two hours each week of in-home tutoring. The only requirement necessary is to speak English fluently! Materials and support are available from VRRP.

We ask that everyone attends an Open House before volunteering, where we discuss our organization and Volunteer Program, as well as give people the opportunity to speak about their specific interests. Open Houses are held weekly; dates and times can be found by contacting us. Other types of support and training are available but not mandatory.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Volunteers will work with the following groups Refugees/Immigrants This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Community Development Immigrants & Refugees Literacy

Contact Person: Melissa Lang, ESL Coordinator , (802) 654-1704, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

462 Hegeman Ave., Suite 101 Colchester, VT 05446 (See a map)

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Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Melisa Lang, English Language Training Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	No
Number of volunteers needed:
	Ongoing need
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	Two hours per week
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	Individual volunteers must be 18 or older, but younger volunteers can participate if supervised by an adult
Is parking available?
	N/A
Is there a cost for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Accessible with limitations
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, References, Other (please complete question 9A)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden County

Last updated on May 18, 2009

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posted on October 11, 2006