Coram (Latin word meaning “in the presence of”)

Fr. McCullough envisioned a threefold plan to build unity between our regions two significant language groups.
1) Connect all parishioners with existing ministries
2) Build community through occasions for the two communities to come together
3) Provide language opportunities

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Coram (palabra del latín que significa “en presencia de”)

Padre McCullough imaginó un plan triple para construir la unidad entre nuestras regiones, dos grupos de diferente lenguaje significativos.
1) Conectar a todos los feligreses con los ministerios existentes
2) Construir comunidad a través de ocasiones para que las dos comunidades se reúnan.
3) Proporcionar oportunidades lingüísticas
 

Frequently Asked Questions for Volunteers

Volunteers Needed
We need your help. Become a volunteer working with Spanish speaking families from our parish family.  The English as a Second Language Class will be a family friendly adult English class.  Parents can bring their kids. There will be an area for school age kids to do homework/play quiet games and a childcare area for young children (age 1 through preschool age).  No knowledge of Spanish is required to volunteer.  Descriptions of the 3 volunteer roles are below.

Volunteer Commitment
In order for our classes and childcare areas to run smoothly, we ask volunteers to make a minimum of a 1 semester commitment (12 evenings).  We understand that things come up or may be scheduled ahead of time, so if you need to miss any scheduled dates during the semester, please let Sharon Conrad or Theresa Bruns know. 

Safe Parish
All volunteers must go through Safe Parish training.

Volunteer Signup
Please use the Signup Genius to sign up for each week that you have committed to. 

Volunteer Training
September 12, 2022, from 6:30-8:00pm we will hold a volunteer training night to kick off the year. 
Volunteer Positions

• Child Care Area (no Spanish required)
  • Supervise & monitor safety of children aged 1- preschool age while parent(s) attending ESL class in another area of the school
  • 1 ½ -hour time commitment from 6:30-8pm
     
• School Age Area (no Spanish required)
  • Monitor study environment while parent(s) attend ESL class in another area of OLR School.  Schoolwork assistance is at the discretion of each volunteer.
  • 1 ½ -hour time commitment from 6:30-8pm
     
• English Classroom Teaching Assistant (no Spanish required)
  • Provide support to lead ESL teacher. Could include assisting individual adult students or facilitating small group work & group games to practice proficiency/fluency
  • No prework or curriculum planning
  • 1 ½ -hour time commitment from 6:30-8pm
  • No formal training required

Additional Areas of Need
In addition to volunteers, we also need donations. Monetary donations will be used for reoccurring curriculum & educational needs (future textbook purchases, paper copies for class work, teaching supplies, etc.).  Those donations can be sent to the regional office (dropped off or mailed) and made out to Our Lady of the Rosary with a note or memo line saying Coram English Classes.