Sign-up to be a Conversation Partner at the International Center

As a Conversation Partner, volunteers will meet one-on-one for an hour a week with International Center members helping them to build confidence in conversational English and to support their adjustment to life in New York. Other specialized language partnerships include professional mentoring partnerships and collaborative program language partnerships. If you are interested in volunteering as a conversation partner, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Demonstrate native English fluency.
  • The partnerships last 12 sessions, and volunteers should be able to commit a minimum of 1 hour per session.
  • Demonstrate an interest in and sensitivity to other cultures.
  • Use active listening skills.
  • Develop the content and structure of conversation sessions based on the learners' needs and language goals.
  • Appreciate the fact that the rewards of volunteering come from a partnership of equals sharing knowledge and culture.

The first group orientation will be held in mid-July. Exact dates and locations for the orientation are yet to be determined, depending on the demand. Please contact outreach.ny@projectbyproject.org for more details on how to get involved.

 

Dessert and Wine Tasting Benefit

On June 18, 2004, Project by Project had its First Dessert and Wine Tasting Benefit held in the Skylight Ballroom of the Puck Building. It was a fabulous evening featuring the finest desserts of nine top New York City restaurants and the delicious wines and spirits from eight vineyards and distributors.

Sandra Endo, Reporter for NY1, was the hostess for the evening. Over 300 attendees spent the evening sampling an array of decadent desserts. Guest also enjoyed the opportunity to meet with pastry chefs and representatives from the evening's restaurants and sponsors. A silent auction was on hand allowing the guests to peruse and bid on a number of gourmet and designer items.

Needless to say the evening had very sweet beginnings and endings. We thank all of our patrons, sponsors, restaurants, and beverage purveyors that helped make the event possible. The net proceeds of the evening will benefit our 2004 partner, the International Center.

The competitive spirit is in the air.

PbP Sports is kicking off its sports year with the 3rd Annual Basketball Tournament. This year's 3-on-3 tournament will be held indoors at Baruch College's Main Gymnasium on Saturday, July 17, 2004. This fast paced tournament will be round robin with up to 24 teams. Call your friend or invite your coworkers and get a team together today. Online registration is available thru July 14th. Food and drinks will be available, so come join us as a player or as a spectator. Either way, it will be great fun for everyone.

For more information and rules & regulations, visit http://www.projectbyproject.org/ny/bball.asp.



Are you ready to rally? If basketball is not your cup of tea or you simply just want more...

The 2nd Annual Volleyball tournament will be held on August 21, 2004 at Baruch College's Main and Auxiliary gymnasiums. It will be round robin with up to 18 teams. This is the perfect way to get your guy and gal pals together, and be a part of a competitive sport and have fun at the same time. Online registration is available thru August 8th. Come play or come cheer for your favorite team. This 6-on-6 Co-Ed indoors tournament will be as exciting as watching the Olympic games in Athens.


SAVE THE DATE
SIXTH ANNUAL FOOD AND WINE TASTING BENEFIT

Friday, October 15th, 2004
Grand Ballroom in the Puck Building
Please visit www.probjectbyproject.org/ny/  
for more information.

Traveling out to the LA area or have friends in the West Coast who would like to learn more about PbP?

Project by Project Southern California is having their 2nd Annual Food and Wine Tasting Benefit on Saturday, July 10, 2004. It will be a great evening of food, wines & spirits, desserts and more. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this great event out in the West Coast.

For more detailed information, please visit http://projectbyproject.org/foodandwine/index.html