Give the Gift Back: Become a Tutor

The following organizations seek tutors.

The Hispanic Ministry of St. Laurence Parish

• Have you the gift of imparting knowledge to others?
• Does helping those new to our country to adjust to our culture excite you? 
• Would you be enthusiastic about teaching newcomers to speak English? 

If so, The Hispanic Ministry of St. Laurence Parish can help you fulfill your goals through our ESL (English as a Second Language) program. We invite you to come and share your gifts with us. We need you as a teacher in our ESL program. Seasoned volunteers have designed sessions of teacher training to assist you in instruction. These sessions will accent teaching techniques, explain the use of the manuals and texts, and display charts and other materials to enhance teaching. Call Sister Dominica at 610-306-7370 to volunteer to enhance the life of our immigrant community.


TUTOR TRAININGS FOR NEW TUTORS 

If you know anyone who would like to become a Volunteer Tutor, have them contact Melina at 610-876-4811 or visit www.delcoliteracy.org. Training also includes a follow-up session for a total of 12 hours. Tutoring requires bachelor's degree, application, criminal background check, and media consent form.

• ABE Training for New Tutors: September 13 and 20, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., plus follow-up session. 
• ESL Training for New Tutors: September 13, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; September 15 and 17, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., plus follow-up session. 
• ABE Training for New Tutors: November 8 and 15, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., plus follow-up session. 
• ESL Training for New Tutors: November 8, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; November 10 and 12, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., plus follow-up session.

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

• As a Volunteer Instructor, You Will....
• Work with adults in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and/or GED classes.
• Be in a friendly, small-group setting in an easily accessible Center City office.         
• Work closely with experienced teachers, using curriculum materials to meet students' individual listening, speaking, reading, math, and writing needs.

The Qualifications You'll Need to Succeed:

• Ability to serve as an instructor for 6-9 hours a week for 10 weeks
• Strong desire to improve the English language skills of students
• Sensitivity to cultural differences
• Flexibility in schedule
• Ability to meet challenges with enthusiasm.
• Fluency in English

Call Jesse James at 215-825-7760 for more information.  Ready to apply? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this volunteer position to Jesse James at jesse@welcomingcenter.org

Good Things Come to The Goodwill!

Happy New Year!! 

Several new classes will be offered at the Job Resource Center in Lansdowne this month:

Note: All classes will be held at the Upper Darby Goodwill located at 201 E Baltimore Avenue

Free GED Classes

The Job Resource Center is partnering with Pathways PA to offer free GED classes in the Job Resource Center classroom.  Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 7^th and will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.  Classes will operate on an open enrollment system (interested individuals can join at any time) and typically last 10 weeks.  To enroll, call Britney Gaines at (610) 543-5022 ext. 261, or email bgaines@pathwayspa.org.  Getting your GED is a great first step in making yourself more marketable to potential employers!

Free Budgeting & Financial Literacy Classes

The Job Resource Center is partnering with Clarifi to offer a series of free financial literacy workshops in the Job Resource Center classroom.  Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 14^th and will be held in the afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.  These workshops are designed to help participants establish a budget, save more money, improve credit, and reduce debt.  Sign up for one workshop or all three!

-          Tuesday, January 14^th: Saving for your Goals

-          Tuesday, January 21^st: Show Me My Money! A Lesson about Budgeting

-          Tuesday, January 28^th: Understanding your Credit Report

To register, stop by the Job Resource Center or give us a call at (610) 623-2973.  While class attendance is free, childcare will not be provided. 

Free Job Search & Employability Skills Classes

Finally, we will be hosting a new round of Job Search & Employability Skills classes in the Job Resource Center classroom on Thursday mornings and afternoons during the month of January.

-          Thursday, January 9^th:      Computer Job Search for Beginners (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

-          Thursday, January 16^th:    Computer Job Search for Beginners (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

                                                  Basic Microsoft Word (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

-          Thursday, January 23^rd:   Computer Job Search for Beginners (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

                                                  Interviewing Skills (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

-          Thursday, January 30^th:    Computer Job Search for Beginners (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

                                                                  Mock Interviews (1:00 – 3:00 p.m., by appointment)

To register, stop by the Job Resource Center or give us a call at (610) 623-2973.  Pre-registration is required, as class space is limited.

English, GED, and Civics Classes

English, GED, and Civics classes are starting the week of July 16.

Enrollment has already begun.

Upcoming Enrollment Dates:

• Thursday, July 5 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Monday, July 9 at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 11, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Thursday, July 12 at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Location:

Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

One Penn Center, Suite 555

1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Philadelphia, PA 19103

After enrollment, classes will be held in Center City, Olney, and Upper Darby. 

For more information, contact Talease Cleveland at 215-557-2558 or talease@welcomingcenter.org.

Volunteers Needed

The Delaware County Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to assist with a new group of students.  The new students will be assessed at an orientation on July 9^th and 10^th.  This assessment determines the skill level and placement for the correct class. 

Volunteers are needed to assist with tutoring in reading (Adult Basic Education), ESL (English as a Second Language), or math.  The training is free, but you MUST register in advance.  

The form for volunteers can be found on the website here.

The deadline to register for the July trainings (with application) is July 11, 2012.  Trainings will be held at two locations on Saturday, July 21 and 28 from 9:00AM to 2:30 PM.  The trainings are located at:

Delaware County Literacy Council
2217 Providence Avenue, Chester PA
 Or
 Upper Darby Municipal Library
501 Bywood Avenue, Upper Darby PA

Financial Fitness Club

Ready to take charge of your finances?

Have financial goals but don’t know where to start?

Clarifi is here to help answer those questions and more!

FinanciallyHers, a program offered by Clarifi, will have monthly support groups beginning Thursday, June 14, 2012  at the Upper Darby Municipal Library. Facilitated by an experienced financial coach, this program is designed to help women open up about finances and learn new behaviors to have greater financial success. 

By attending the monthly meetings, women are able to: 

• Reduce debt
• Increase savings
• Find financial balance
• Learn long lasting financial habits and strategies
• Gain a new perspective

Meetings will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with light refreshments.  There is no charge to join.

Register today and take the first step towards gaining YOUR financial freedom!

Email financiallyhers@clarifi.org or call 215-563-5665 ext 3103 to reserve your spot now.

GED Courses

Delaware County Community College recently announced registration is open for students who are looking to receive their GED. Summer courses are available to to help students prepare for the test leading to the Pennsylvania High School Equivalency Diploma.

According to the school, this 30-hour course covers all test areas: reading writing, English, math, natural science and social studies. It is recommended that students be at an eighth- to tenth-grade proficiency level before registering for this course.

Classes are offered during the summer at the Marple Campus (901 S. Media Line Road, Media), as well as at the College’s Southeast Center (Curtis Building, 2000 Elmwood Avenue, Sharon Hill), and at our new Upper Darby Center (Barclay Square Shopping Center, 1570 Garrett Road, Upper Darby).

Marple Campus sessions meet Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-10 p.m., starting May 21 and ending June 25, with a second section running on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 p.m., starting July 3 and ending August 2. There will be no class May 28.

Classes at the Southeast Center meet Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m.-noon, running from June 20 through July 25. Upper Darby Center classes meet Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-5:30 p.m., beginning July 2 and ending August 1. There will be no classes July 4.

The cost for the course is $217, which includes the textbook and calculator, plus an additional $5 records processing fee. Delaware County Community College also administers the GED test at an additional cost; it is not included in the prep course.

For more information, including how to register, visit www.dccc.edu/noncredit-courses or call the Office of Community Education at 610-359-5025 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information about the test schedule, fees, and requirements to register, call the Assessment Center at 610-359-7373. For information about a free, 66-hour grant-funded course starting at a somewhat lower academic level,
call 484-237-6244.

This press release was provided by Delaware County Community College