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New Milford Education Literacy Volunteers On the Green Jacqueline Farrell, Executive Director
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Literacy Volunteers On the Green
7 Whittlesey Ave./PO Box 366
New Milford, CT 06776
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Jacqueline Farrell, Executive Director
Phone: 860-355-0830
info@lvg-ct.org
www.lvg-ct.org
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Mission
Literacy Volunteers on the Green is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals through basic literacy, English language instruction, and an introduction to the fullness of American life. This is accomplished under the direction of tutors who are trained and supervised by the organization. All services and materials are provided free of charge.
Our goal is for students to become independent speakers, listeners, readers and writers of English, allowing them to gain comprehension through natural, authentic, real life activities and experiences. We help adult learners to achieve their goals, build community connections, and improve their lives.
Programs
Literacy Volunteers on the Green offers flexible class schedules throughout Northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties and individualized instruction based on studentsf availability and goals in the following areas:
Basic Literacy, designed for native English speakers who struggle with reading and writing
English as a Second Language
Family Literacy
Citizenship preparation
College application process mentoring at NMHS
Tutors
After completing a training program, tutors are asked to commit to one year of weekly lessons with their students. Neither prior teaching experience nor knowledge of a foreign language is required. Patience, respect for cultural differences, and a desire to help others are the key skills needed.
There are several training sessions annually. Once tutors are trained, they are matched with students, provided with tutoring venues, and equipped with all necessary teaching aids and student materials. Tutors receive support and are given continued training by the organization. More information and tutor applications can be accessed at our website www.lvg-ct.org
Organization
Literacy Volunteers on the Green is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, a United Way of Western Connecticut Partner Agency, a ProLiteracy America Program Affiliate, and a member of the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 2005 by Anne Maitland and Rita Guariglia, LVG currently has 80 tutors and 130 students.
Board: Allan Priaulx, Carol McCarthy, Carol Beck, Robert J. McDermott, Jamie Buck, David Bain, Wendy Carlson, Jose Fernando de Aguiar, Josephine Dill, Anne Maitland, Susan McWhinnie, Casey Pascal, Arri Sendzimir, Margaret Wiener
Executive Director: Jacqueline Farrell, Program Coordinator: Priscilla Mancinone.
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11 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Tel. (860) 354-6080 ~ Fax. (860) 354-8526
nmcc@newmilford-chamber.com
NEW MILFORD Education Literacy Volunteers On the Green Jacqueline Farrell, Executive Director
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