Catholic Charities continues to receive more new refugee families and needs to accommodate them all in the English classes we offer. The more volunteers we have, the more we can accommodate the varying levels of English with our adult students.
Our focus is on speaking and functional English, tailored to students’ needs and interests.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the students are primarily new arrivals who are also currently attending Cultural Orientation sessions.
Volunteers can be classroom assistants, small group leaders, one-on-one conversation partners, or lead teacher.
Volunteer Skills / Strengths:
Desire to engage with diverse clients to form strong connections.
Flexibility and comfort with chaotic and uncertain situations.
Familiarity with Adult Learning Principles and using these strategies with our students.
Taking initiative to learn and access available resources.
Current class schedule:
Monday: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 1:00pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 1:00pm
Thursday 11:30am - 1:00pm
Our goal is to increase capacity through volunteers and be able to offer more class times.
One-on-one sessions (conversation partners) would be arranged according to the client's and your schedules.
Background check and PA Child Abuse Clearances required: can furnish proof of current clearances or we will provide the links for you.
Please contact Heidi Kumar, Volunteer Coordinator, at: