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English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteer Teachers Needed at the Mt. Pleasant & South Providence Classes
The RI Family Literacy Initiative has two opportunities for volunteers to assist in the adult ESL classes.
- A volunteer on Monday and/or Wednesday nights at the Mt. Pleasant branch from 5:30-8:30. The volunteer would help intermediate level adults with learning English in the classroom.
- A bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteer on Thursday nights at South Providence branch from 5:30-7:30. The volunteer would help beginner level adults with learning English and using computers.
The teachers would prepare the lesson and activities. Some teaching experience and/or experience with diverse populations is preferred. Please contact Karisa Tashjian, Literacy Coordinator, The Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI), 401-455-8185, ktashjian@provlib.org.
StoryTubes 2009 National Contest
- Make a 2-minute video about your favorite book
- Upload the video to YouTube
- Come to this StoryTubes website and send in the link to your uploaded YouTube video using the online Contest Entry Form.
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