Volunteer English

Non-profit assisting the Chester County community with FREE volunteer English tutoring to help individuals become better, safer workers.

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Wishing you a happy Winter Solstice - From the VEP Family to yours!

#winter #wintersolstice #happyholidays #yule #yuletide #yalda #shabeyalda🍉 #shabeyaldamobarak #intiraymi #dongzhu #dongzhifestival #vep #volunteerenglishprogram #teachenglish #englishtutor #learnenglish

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“We all have the potential to move the world, and the world is ready to be moved." –Harry Chapin

VEP is grateful for the recent grant towards our general operating fund from the Harry Chapin Foundation.

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VEP is proud to announce that our highly successful, VIRTUAL Tutor Training Workshop format is continuing through 2024.

Be more involved in your community this year, consider being a one-to-one English language tutor with the Volunteer English Program.

https://t.co/45arOpljD9

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On Giving Tuesday, the Volunteer English Program invites you to join us and others around the world on a unique day of kindness and generosity.

DONATE ONLINE TODAY - https://t.co/sgw9IZgZFn

#GivingTuesday #givingtuesdaynow #donate #donateforeducation #give #giveback #thanks

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our students, tutors, friends and supporters! #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving2023 #thankful #grateful #volunteerenglish #volunteerenglishprogram #teachenglish #chestercountypa #chestercounty #multilingual #thankyou #tutor #vep

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VEP students and tutors can now access timely news, alerts and information regarding immigration and citizenship (via the Students tab of the VEP website).

https://t.co/5G98jFrtFu

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November is Native American Heritage Month. This month and every month, we celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities.

#nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamericanheritage
#november

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Thank you to all that participated in the 3rd Annual Chester Country Open Tournament in August. $5,011 in donations to VEP and 350 pounds of food to the WC Food Cupboard!

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VEP Board and Leadership Retreat!

Thank you UWCC for sharing this great space for our meeting today.

@UWChesterCounty

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VEP appreciates the generous support from the West Chester Downtown Foundation during the 12th Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony.

Kathy Wileczek, WCDF Board Member presents the grant award to VEP Executive Director, Terri Potrako.

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October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. The key to celebrating Global Diversity Awareness is to not only celebrate and highlight diversity this month, but year round.

#globaldiversityawarenessmonth #globaldiversity #diversity #globaldiversityawarenessmonth2023
#october

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How does VEP foster fluency in dual languages?

Global Perspective: In our interconnected world, being bilingual opens doors to opportunities. Children of emergent bilinguals are better equipped to engage with people from different backgrounds and contribute to a global society.

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Be the Change in Your Community!

Interested in learning more about the Volunteer English Program? Please join us for an information session and discussion on October 11th, 2023 from 6:00pm (via Zoom).

Zoom Link: https://t.co/TA5rTbaZmX

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VEP fosters fluency through Emotional Connection. Interacting in your native language with your children creates a strong emotional bond. It helps connect with their roots and understand their identity, fostering a sense of belonging and self-esteem for both students & parents.

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VEP fosters fluency in dual languages through Parent-Teacher Communication. Feeling confident in both languages facilitates effective communication with teachers and school staff. Learning English ensures parents can actively participate in their child's education and growth.

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VEP fosters fluency in dual languages through Academic Success. Research shows that children who are proficient in their home language often perform better academically. Being multilingual enhances cognitive skills, problem-solving abilities, and boosts standardized test scores.

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! During this month, we recognize and honor the contributions, cultures, and histories of Hispanic and Latinx Americans #hispanic #hispanicheritagemonth #volunteerenglish #vep #volunteerenglishprogram #teachenglish #chestercountypa #multilingual

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Today, we remember the sacrifice of individuals from the United States and over 90 countries who gave their lives on 9/11/2001. We promised to never forget them. Thank you for being part of the VEP community as we strive to unite individuals and bring peace to our world.

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Interested in learning more about the Volunteer English Program?

Please join us for an information session and discussion on August 2nd from 06:00-6:45 via Zoom.

https://t.co/SbKBmOQ3L9

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THANK YOU! Because of your generosity, Volunteer English Program exceeded our goal for the 2023 Board Match Challenge! We raised $25,270!

#volunteerenglishprogram #tutorenglish #chestercounty #multilingual