February 15, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Ramsey The Ramsey Public Library is seeking volunteers to teach English to speakers of other languages. The English as a Second Language program allows people from various countries to learn English or improve their English speaking, reading, and writing skills. There is currently a great need for volunteers as several prospective ESL students are now on the library’s waiting list. The ESL program matches each student with a volun- Volunteer to be an ESL tutor at the public library teer tutor and the two work one-on-one once a week for one hour. Volunteers are trained through the Pascack Valley Literacy Volunteers, based at the Westwood Library. Training workshops are held periodically, and training is free for those who will be tutoring at the Ramsey Library. A vital asset to the Ramsey community, the tutoring program fosters understanding and appreciation of other cultures and new friendships. Several get-togethers are held at the Ramsey Library for tutors throughout the year. An International Dinner held in Westwood is held at the end of the year, where tutors meet their counterparts from all over Bergen County and taste cuisine prepared by students from all over the world. For further information, call Ellen Smith or Betsy Trum at the Ramsey Library at (201) 327-1445. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Avenue. Above: Nancy and Lillyia. Right: Edgar and Farzaneh.