With the help of their tutors, students of Volunteer English Program can:
• Attend a parent-teacher conference and speak about their child
• Read the instructions on their prescription label
• Follow directions from their supervisor
With the one-to-one tutoring method of instruction, students learn what is most important to them and to their families. Students of the Volunteer English Program benefit from the help of their tutors to achieve the following:
Improve English Language Skills
- Speak with others at work
- Expand your job options
- Complete your high school diploma (GED) or TOEFL test
- Read a bedtime story
- Help a child with homework
- Enjoy meeting your neighbors
Develop Citizenship Skills
- Prepare for the English and Civics tests
- Vote as a new U.S. Citizen
Gain Independence
- Apply for a driver’s license
- Make phone calls
- Speak without needing an interpreter
Below is a testimonial from one of our recent students:
“Me and my family want to tell you that we are very grateful for the support that you and your institution have given me. I have improve the language, I have learned about the American culture, and that makes me really happy. I promise you and your institution that when I learn English well, I want to be one of your tutors or like my tutor … He has not only been my tutor, but he has been a friend, a guide, an angel that has been near me all this time supporting me, making my mind and spirit stronger so that I could follow my path the right way. Mrs. Carol, I want to thank you again because you approved me to be in your program and because you gave me a great tutor…God bless you.”