Why Volunteers Enjoy Teaching English to
Adult Immigrants and Refugees
Adult Immigrants and Refugees
Serving
Chester
County
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Chester County: Newcomers from other countries are credited by local government officials with bringing new life to communities. During the past year, VEP served 200 people from 43 different countries. Read more...
"My name is Julia. I'm from Guatemala. I came to this beautiful country (America), and I am really happy because this country gives me many opportunities. One of these opportunities is found in this program to learn English..." Read more...
"This has been terrific. I feel so good about helping these young people, and so rewarded by their eagerness to learn. I carry things to them, like...articles in English about their homeland of Peru, and they talk and laugh and learn...." Read more...
"Alex and his wife Yesenia are at my home at least two nights per week. Alex has gained more self-confidence and feels comfortable calling me on the phone,..." Read more...
Reasons to Volunteer to be an ESL Tutor
1~ Meet people from other cultures
2~ Help enhance the quality of life for an immigrant or refugee
3~ Help improve the economic base of your community
"Silvia and I formed a wonderful friendship that has extended beyond VEP. Our families have become friends: we attended her daughter's birthday party last summer...I am grateful for the opportunity VEP has provided in forming this friendship and for the opportunity to learn Spanish and assist someone else in learning English." (VEP Tutor)
"I am really enjoying being part of this program. Teaching English to Marlene and Gabriel is one of my favorite things to do each week! Please accept my thanks for allowing me to participate in such an interesting, rewarding, and flexible volunteer opportunity." (VEP Tutor)
"Ann and I were a great match - she was very motivated and always a pleasure to work with... Tutoring has been a wonderful experience for me and I thank you for all your support and for always being available with help." (VEP Tutor)
"I have seen first-hand the value VEP provides to the immigrant, business, and overall community of our fine County. Teaching English and American culture to the immigrant workers of our County provides a huge benefit to our community..." (VEP Tutor)
"I want to thank you for your dedication, patience, and love that you put in teaching me English...I thank God for you, because people like you who help others without any personal interest are a blessing for...me..." (VEP Student)