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What others are saying...
"The Migrant Education Program has been a fantastic community partner for Montpelier High School student volunteers... Students have had engaging experiences teaching English, organizing soccer games, sharing pictures or simply playing cards. Because many of the migrant workers are of similar age as the high school students, the social and cultural exchanges have been mutually beneficial. Thanks for including our students in your organization's work."
~Matt McLane
Coordinator
Community Based Learning
Montpelier High School
Migrant Education Volunteer Opportunities
Rachel Mason Volunteer Coordinator802-223-2389 ext. 211 or
1-866-86061382 ext. 211 (Toll-Free in VT)
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Vermont Migrant Education Program!
Volunteers play a vital role in creating educational opportunities for migratory youth. With the support of volunteer educators, migratory youth receive services such as English instruction, academic tutoring, and GED preparation. Volunteers help students reach their educational goals. Read below on how to become a VMEP Volunteer!
As a volunteer you can provide the following services:
- Teach English
- GED Preparation
- Life-skills
- Job Skills
- Social Interaction
- Healthcare Education and Access
- Extracurricular Activities
Minimum Volunteer Requirements:
- Conversational Spanish Skills
- Access to transportation
Want to Volunteer? Here are the next steps:
- Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at Rachel.Mason@uvm.edu
- Complete the following volunteer paperwork:
Mail paperwork to Rachel Mason - UVM Extension
617 Comstock Rd., Suite 5, Berlin, VT 05602 - Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to attend a MEP Volunteer Training
- Begin volunteer service!
What shoud I expect as a MEP Volunteer?
- Students live in rural, isolated environments.
- The most common volunteer service is teaching English.
- Classes are taught in the students' homes.
- Volunteers provide approx. 1.5 hours of class each week.
- Volunteers work with one student or a small group.
Contact Information
Rachel Mason Volunteer Coordinator, A*VISTA MemberUVM Extension
617 Comstock Rd., Suite 5, Berlin, VT 05602
Office: (802) 223-2389
Fax: (802) 223-6500
Email: rachel.mason@uvm.edu
Last modified January 11 2013 03:05 PM