Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester

Providing English language proficiency for Economic Security

Tutors Answer the Call

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Sandy, Judy and Jennifer are three of our dedicated Volunteer Tutors who gave their time, talent and financial support to pilot an under served group of women in Millbury for 6 months this year.
(L-R: Sandy and Judy pictured here )
We thank our shining stars at Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester for their support of English language literacy education!

Our Winter Schedule is here!

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Our winter session will run for twelve weeks, starting on January 23.  Registration will be held January 3 – 13, 2017 at our Main Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Worcester Public Library.  Students may register for no more than two courses.  Courses are free, but we suggest a donation of $25 to attend one course, $35 to attend two courses.  Weekly attendance is expected.  Please see our Winter 2017 Schedule for more information.

New Executive Director and Board Members

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We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new executive director and three new board members.

Jolene Jennings was named permanent executive director of the nonprofit after serving in the interim role for six months. Jennings, who has a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Worcester State University, has 20 years of experience in the Greater Worcester nonprofit sector.

We also voted in three new board members for three-year terms: Melissa Depanian, a senior marketing manager at EnerNOC in Boston; Frank Callahan, director of planned giving at Worcester Academy; and Amanda Addeo, a disability benefits specialist at Unum Group.

 

Save the Date: Holiday Bake Sale and Exchange

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Literacy Volunteers will hold their First Holiday Bake Sale and Exchange on Tuesday, December 13th, from 12:30-2:30 pm in the Banx Room of the Worcester Public Library.

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Please join us in celebrating the traditions of our diverse cultures this holiday season over coffee and baked goods. Our students, teachers, tutors and all those interested in learning more about Literacy Volunteers are invited.

The Bake Sale table, an American tradition, will also have baked goods for sale to take home. All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers programs.

Contact Melissa or Sheila at info@lvgw.org to register to attend, volunteer or bring a baked good.

You can donate individually wrapped baked goods with holiday recipe attached the day before event on Monday, December 12 from 10am-2pm. Drop off at Literacy Volunteers office at the library, Suite 332. 

 

 

Next Volunteer Tutor Training – January 2017

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Our next tutor training session is scheduled for January, 2017. Registration is now open!

The training consists of six sessions totaling 18-hours and will be held on January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, and 27th, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This training prepared you to start one-on-one tutoring with our ESL students.

Seating is limited-please pre-register by Friday, January 6th.

If you would like to volunteer and be considered for a tutor position please download and fill out this application and send to info@lvgw.org.

Annual International Potluck Lunch with In-Service prior this Wednesday, June 8th.

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In-Service for tutors and faculty prior to the Potluck from 11:30-12, Nancy LaCrosse will discuss the MCAE Conference.  The International Potluck Lunch for Students, Tutors and Faculty is Wednesday, June 8th from 12 – 1 pm in the Banx Room at the Worcester Public Library.  Please bring your favorite entree, side dish or dessert to share!  This is a fun annual event, and a chance to catch up and socialize and it all happens during Worcester celebrates “Reading as a City” week!Invite your students! RSVP to Sheila appreciated at info@lvgw.org.
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