There are Volunteer Opportunities at the Volunteer English Program if you have interest or experience in the following fields:
Education
- 1:1 Tutoring for an adult living or working in Chester County
- Workshop planning, coordination, presenting Tutor Training session support Proctor student assessments
- Developing individualized learning plans with adults
- ESL Program support
English/Languages
- 1:1 Tutoring for an adult living or working in Chester County
- Support to Student Magazine Editorial team
- In-office inquiry and intake support for prospective VEP students
- Conduct student satisfaction surveys for students unable to speak English fluently. Over 42 languages spoken
- Tutor workshop planning, coordination
English as a New Language
- Assist with Student Intake and Testing
- Assist with World Literature Conversation Groups
- Participate with program staff in work with area school districts’ ELL programs
Social Work
- Facilitate new adult student intakes
- Facilitate development of community partnership and outreach
- Create affinity groups for tutors and other constituents
- Support Peer Circles
International Relations
- Support Corporate Giving Program
- Support outreach to local business community to provide small group tutoring services on site at corporate locations
Non-profit Management/Philanthropy/Business/Accounting/Finance
- Provide assistance in Foundation Grant Research and Writing
- Business Continuity planning and ongoing support
- Support weekly gift acceptance and acknowledgement activity
- Assist with expanding current donor relations
- Support donor recognition program
Event Planning
- Spring HELP VEP BLOOM or Fall FAMILY FUN 5K Run/Walk
- Logistics, planning and community outreach
- Event day Marshals
Marketing/Public relations/Social Media support
- Monthly newsletter writing and creation
- Website content management support
Information Technology
- Data base entry and constituent management (CiviCRM)
- Volunteer English Program Design and support of tutor communications
Tutoring
- For more information on becoming a tutor, click here.