Mission Statement
"We are a group with a commitment to meeting the English Language needs of those seeking asylum, refugees and unemployed immigrants in Cork city and its surrounds"
Overview
Welcome English is voluntary community organisation, coordinated by the Sisters of Mercy. The Centre is a registered Charity with a CHY number.
It utilises the skills and talent of dedicated volunteer tutors to provide English Language Classes to those most in need in the Cork city area.
There are a number of benefits to the community of the project.
- The English classes help to improve the immigrants smooth integration into Irish society by giving them the ability to communicate more effectively to the people of Cork.
- The centre offers a fantastic social outlet This can be a lifeline for some students who may have been feeling isolated in a unfamiliar country.
- Some students gain English language certification through FETAC or IELTS qualifications.
- The centre provides a valuable outlet for newly qualified English teachers to gain experience.
- Retired teachers who volunteer are given a flexible environment where they can contribute to the community giving them a valuable sense of purpose.
Each session includes a coffee break, which gives the students and staff the opportunity to meet, interact with one another and make new friends . Below is a video of a typical coffee break at the Centre.