How can educators and tutors better support learners who have experienced trauma? In this thoughtful guest article, UMass graduate student and ILI volunteer Becca Stachowicz explores trauma-informed pedagogy and shares practical, compassionate strategies for building trust, fostering safety, and improving learning outcomes for all students.
The Impact of Volunteering: Sierra’s Experience in ILI’s Free English Program
Meet an Amherst College senior who shares her experience tutoring English at ILI’s Free English Program. Learn how language education transforms lives and how you can get involved.
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Pam Korza was born and raised in Northampton, MA and has never taken for granted its rich history, cultural and […]
Engaging our Volunteer Community through Learning—and fun!
Is there a better way to spend a Saturday morning in early March than picking up some new ways to better serve our community, meet like minded people, and have some delicious snacks?
ILI board welcomes La Wanza, Dora and Jenni!
Welcome our new board members. We are excited to announce the addition of three remarkable women to ILI’s all-volunteer board […]
ILI earns Service Enterprise certification from Points of Light!
Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has certified ILI a Service Enterprise, the first such […]