Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
Providing English language proficiency for Economic Security
Join us for a fun and educational afternoon at the Museum of Worcester!
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Museum of Worcester
All students, teachers, tutors, and volunteers are welcome—bring your family or a friend! Come explore the rich history of our city and enjoy a guided tour with the LVGW community.
👉 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/mtusuuse
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Dear Students and Teachers,
Welcome to the LVGW 2025 Summer ESOL Program!
Classes will begin on June 2 and run through August 8.
Please note: There will be no classes on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).
If you have any questions, feel free to visit our office at 3 Salem St., Suite 332, Monday through Friday between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, or email us at Info@lvgw.org.
We wish all of our students a productive and rewarding 10 weeks of learning. Let’s work together to grow as confident English speakers!
Sign up for our next Volunteer Tutor Information Session on Thursday, January 9th, 6:30pm- 7:30pm (Zoom) at http://tinyurl.com/3c3esrfs
Read more about becoming a volunteer tutor at https://www.lvgw.org/volunteer-tutors/
Rescheduled-Looking for Free training opportunities for a good job?
Sign up for Information Session on FREE Training Opportunities for Good Jobs!
The Worcester Jobs Fund continues to provide FREE training opportunities for residents to prepare for good jobs!
They are currently recruiting for:
Anh Dao, program director, invites you to learn about a variety of Worcester Jobs Fund programs and how to apply, available to a limited number of Worcester County residents at no cost. Sign up for attending this session now and we will email you the zoom link soon.
Dates: Thursday: December 12, 2024
Time: 9:00am -10:00am
Location: Zoom (Sign up now and we will email you the zoom link)
For more information, contact Anh Dao, Worcester Jobs Fund Assistant, Email: DaoA@masshirecentral.com Office: 508-453-6847 Cell: 774-418-1234
If you are interested in learning English with LVGW and receiving registration information about our Spring 2025 ESOL classes, please sign up for our Interest List, and also sign up for our LVGW News & Announcements WhatsApp Group.
Thank you to United Way of Central Massachusetts for Your Generous Support!
Join us for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester’s 2024 Annual Meeting. Listen to inspirational testimonials & organizational updates, and congratulate award recipients. (Refreshments will be served. Open to all.)
To confirm your attendance, please RSVP below:
Celebrating over 50 years of service!
Providing social and economic empowerment through culturally compassionate English language education.
(Checks can be mailed to: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, 3 Salem Square, Suite 332, Worcester, MA 01608)
LVGW Quarterly Newsletter: September 2024
In This Issue:
Greetings from LVGW
Student Accomplishments
Student Testimonials
Events/Learning Opportunties
Resources
Support LVGW
JOIN US for this wonderful tour of the Worcester Public Library! Let’s meet at the Welcome Desk where Katelyn, New American Librarian of the library will guide us through the building and highlight some of the wonderful things the Library has to offer everyone for FREE!
FREE Financial Education Workshop on 8/30, 10am-11am
Join us this Friday as we welcome one of our guest teachers, Brittany Haley, a financial literacy educator of Leominster Credit Union. She will teach us how to manage our money, open a bank account, budget, apply for a credit card, and more.
Date: Friday 8/30, 10:00am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324
Improve Your English by Helping Your Child Practice Reading!
Join us this Friday as we welcome special guest Rezarta Reso, Youth Services Librarian of the Worcester Public Library. She will share with us information to help us learn about Summer Reading at the Library and other great services for children and families. Together, you and your family can participate and improve both your children’s and your reading skills through book selection, programs, and activities in the Children’s Center of the Library.
Dates: Friday: August 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 am-9:45 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324
Sign up for training opportunities for good jobs today!
The Worcester Jobs Fund continues to provide FREE training opportunities for residents to prepare for good jobs!
They are currently recruiting for:
Sign up for information sessions for training opportunities for good jobs today! (Click on links on a pdf flyer by clicking the image below.)
For more information, contact Anh Dao, Worcester Jobs Fund Assistant, Email: DaoA@masshirecentral.com Office: 508-453-6847 Cell: 774-418-1234
Interested in becoming a tutor to change someone’s life?
Join us for Tutor Orientation on Thursday, August 1st, 6:30pm- 7:30pm on Zoom.
Sign up today at http://tinyurl.com/3c3esrfs
Read more about becoming a volunteer tutor.
Want to know more about FREE Training Opportunities for Good Jobs?
Anh Dao, Program Assistant of Worcester Jobs Fund, invites you to learn about a variety of Worcester Jobs Fund programs and how to apply, available to a limited number of Worcester County residents at no cost.
Dates: Friday: July 26 2024
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324
In This Issue:
Looking for a job? Attend this MassHire Information Session!
MassHire: Career and employment resources and services
Bill Starr, Job Developer/Recruiter of MassHire, invites you to learn about MassHire Career Center programs including resources and services available to you at no cost, including career counseling, resume writing support, interview preparation and access to hiring events and training opportunities.
Dates: Friday: July 19 2024
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324
Looking for educational opportunities to reach your career goals? Attend this QCC Information Session!
Peter Soucy, Admissions Recruitment Counselor of QCC invites you to learn about a wide array of programs and services designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals. He will talk about degree and certificate programs, Workforce Development training programs, GED/HiSET classes, Free Tuition for Students over 25 programs, as well as financial aid and grant funding opportunities.
Dates: Friday: July 12
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324
In This Issue:
Registration Hours:
90 Madison St. 303a M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
3 Salem St. Room 332 M – Th 11 am – 5 pm
Interested in becoming a tutor? Sign up for Tutor Information Session Today!
Interested in becoming a tutor to change someone’s life? Join us for Tutor Orientation on Thursday, May 16th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Zoom.
Sign up today at http://tinyurl.com/3c3esrfs
LVGW Spring Newsletter
In This Issue:
Sign up for Resume, Interview and American English Pronunciation Series Today!
LVGW invites you to FREE upcoming Career Workshops and Communication Readiness. Sign-up below for this great opportunity by scanning the QR Code. Or register here: http://tinyurl.com/2582ja48
Welcome Students and Teachers for Spring 2024
LVGW welcomes new and returning students and teachers to our Spring session of ESOL Classes. We wish our students a successful 10 weeks of learning and becoming a better English speaker.
MassReconnect: Free Community College for Adults 25+
Massachusetts residents 25 years of age or older can take advantage of this opportunity to earn an associate degree or certificate for free at any of the Commonwealth’s 15 public community colleges. Read more here.
Interested in becoming a tutor to change someone’s life? Sign up for Tutor Orientation
If you or your friends are interested in becoming a tutor to change someone’s life? Join us for Tutor Orientation on Thursday, January 25th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Zoom.
Sign up today at http://tinyurl.com/3c3esrfs
Spring 2024 ESOL Courses: In Person Registration Dates
SPRING 2024 ESOL Courses: Jan. 29 – April 13
(10-week courses in person and online)
In person registration Dates: January 8 – January 26, 2024 (Closed on Jan 15) (Flyer.pdf)
Registration Locations and Hours:
(Staff will help you select a class, join your WhatsApp class group, and show you how to access your Zoom on your cell phone. Please make sure to bring your cell phone and know log-ins for your app store and your email account.)
Thank you for a fun and delicious evening!
Thank you all for joining us at LVGW’s International Potluck Party on 12/13/23! It was a pleasure seeing so many students, teachers, tutors, board members, volunteers, staff, friends, and families all in the same room conversing, eating together, sharing stories and having fun!!! We are so thankful and overjoyed for your participation. See more photos at https://www.facebook.com/lvgw.org/
International Potluck Party
You and your family are invited to LVGW International Potluck Party to celebrate our students, tutors, teachers, friends, and families during this special time of year! Please bring a traditional family food from your home country for everyone to share. Food, fun, and a festive time for all.
Date/Time: 12/13/23 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: 3 Salem Sq. Saxe Room.
This Giving Tuesday, help Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester reach our goal of raising $900. For just $900, LVGW can provide 18 hours of FREE training to 15 new volunteer tutors.Last year, our tutors devoted 3,500+ hours to teaching adult learners. You have the power to promote the causes that make a difference in our community. Click here to see how to donate by check and/or online.
November 1, 2023
Thank You, Greater Worcester Community Foundation!
We are thrilled to announce that Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester has been awarded a 2023 Community Grant from Greater Worcester Community Foundation for $25,000 for General Operating Support. Thank you, GWCF!
Read more about GWCG 2023 Community Grants
October 20, 2023
Make a Difference. Volunteer at LVGW!
If you would like to volunteer at LVGW, there are many ways for you to get involved.
Office Hours (pdf)
Madison Office
90 Madison St. Suite 303a, Worcester MA 01608
Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Library Office
3 Salem St. Room 332, Worcester MA 01608
Monday – Thursday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Email us at info@lvgw.org
Call us at 508-754-8056
Text us: on WhatsApp: 508-754-8086
Fall 2023 ESOL Classes: September 25 – December 2, 2023
(10-week courses in person and online)
In person registration 8/28/2023 — 9/20/2023
Registration Hours
90 Madison St. 303a M – F 9 am – 1 pm 3
Salem St. Room 332 M – F 11 am – 5 pm
(To help you succeed in learning, staff will register you and help you access LVGW WhatsApp class group, email and/or Zoom on your cell phone )
Update: Pre-enrollment has ended. In-Person Registration will start on August 28 and end on September 20. Read more about the class schedule and registration information.
LVGW offers 10-week ESOL classes in Fall 2023 (September to December). English classes are offered at Survival, Beginner, and Intermediate levels Classes are taught by our experienced and dedicated ESOL teachers. If you are interested in pre-enrolling LVGW Fall ESOL Classes, please sign up now. The office will contact you with more information.
Good morning, LVGW Teachers and Volunteer Tutors – I’m very excited to share this message on behalf of our Board of Directors. Best regards, Patrice Keegan
A Message from the Board of Directors:
Welcoming LVGW’s New ED!
It is with great pleasure that we announce LVGW’s Program Manager Pingsheng Chen has been promoted to the role of Executive Director.
Just two months ago, Ping joined LVGW after retiring from a 28-year career at the Worcester Public Library. Prior to working as a reference librarian and division head of Public Services for WPL, Ping lived in China where she taught English. Outside of work, Ping enjoys cooking, gardening and time with family including her grandson, Teddy.
When we met Ping, we knew she was the right person to lead LVGW. She has already made many valuable contributions to our organization and we know she will thrive as ED.
We appreciate the time of the Board’s executive committee involved in this search process, which began last fall. We are grateful to our interim ED Patrice Keegan and Program Associate Raquel Mota-Hayes for their continuing dedication to a smooth transition process. And finally, we thank our tutors and teachers for their patience and commitment to providing uninterrupted educational services during our search for a new ED.
Sincerely,
The LVGW Board of Directors
Back to School for LVGW 2022 – Help LVGW Fill the Shelf!
We are in need of some specialty chapter books for adult early readers including some with embedded recordings. Our goal is to get enough books for tutoring sessions and some extra multiple copies for our students to take home to their families to share. Let’s promote personalized literacy tutoring programs that our students’ children can benefit from too! Many of our adult students have a tutoring goal to have the ability to help their children with their homework for the school year. You can make a difference today! Click the donate button above or you can mail your donation to : Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, 3 Salem Square Suite 332, Worcester MA 01608.
Thank you for your generosity and support of our programs! If you need assistance in donating, contact us at info@lvgw.org
