International Programs




English-in-Action | Return to Top
Click here to see the English-in-Action page for more information.
Volunteers Needed All Year Long!
Office Hours to register with the program:
Summer: Wednesdays, 10AM - 3PM
Fall and Spring: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10AM - 3PM

For International Visitors: To practice English and learn about American culture come by during office hours to register with the program.

For Volunteers: Help international visitors and their families improve their English conversational skills and understanding of American life. While foreign partners gain valuable practice speaking English, you can meet people from other cultures and build friendships.

English In Action Program (EIA): Volunteer tutors meet with one or more international partners at least one hour each week to converse casually, increasing participants? competency in the English language. These meetings can take place at your convenience. To sign-up, stop by during office hours, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10am-3pm, call (510) 843- 9716 or e-mail to eia@ywca-berkeley.org.


English in Action volunteer, Felix Tsai, raises his glass with some of his program partners at the annual EIA Potluck in April.



The Centre | Return to Top
Drop by every Thursday, 10:00AM to 12PM in the Auditorium.
Click here for more information.

Attention international visitors, spouses and children! Explore the cultural and recreational resources of Berkeley and California. The Centre provides programs and resources for international visitors, allowing them to meet people of other cultures and become comfortable in their new community. The Centre, organized by volunteers of the University Section Club, meets on Thursday mornings. Stop by the YWCA to pick up a complete schedule with descriptions.





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