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The Volunteer English Program in Chester County (VEP) provides English-language tutoring for non-native adults living or working in our Chester County communities. They seek to improve their English language skills, their understanding of American culture, and their ability to participate more fully in social activities. Adults who wish to learn are supported by volunteer tutors who meet for one-to-one or small-group instruction for 12 hours every month, with a minimum one-year commitment. Approximately 300 adult students from 45 countries who speak 38 heritage languages participate in the program annually.
When a tutor and student begin working together, VEP provides both with proficiency-level companion books at no cost to the student or volunteer. The books are carefully vetted by professional program staff and assigned based on the student’s language proficiency and goals. The financial impact on adults reestablishing themselves here in the U.S. who purchase the books would be over $50 per companion set. The cost to VEP to support all pairs is rising and will be close to $6,000 this year alone. This includes supporting active pairs who advance quickly and require “next-level” resources.
VEP remains 100% philanthropically supported, relying on contributions to create pathways for our community members.