Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO)

Provides tutoring and counseling on cultural awareness, interpreting services, and vocational testing, job training and placement for Asian Americans.

Description:

The Asian Youth Program provides tutoring and counseling on cultural awareness, family conflicts and substance abuse. Conducts workshops and seminars regarding cultural awareness. Coordinates recreational activities and provides referral to other community resources. The Interpreting Service provides interpreting and translation services in Cantonese, French, Khmer, Lao, Mandarin and Vietnamese. Also offers information and referrals to community resources. Employment Services provide job search skills training, job placement assistance and vocational English to unemployed and low-income people. Elderly Services provides ESL, citizenship classes, health education and other activities to Vietnamese seniors. Activities include field trips, entertainment and food distribution. Health Care provides community outreach and awareness about breast cancer, the dangers of tobacco and promotes a smoke-free environment.

Location

Public Transit:

VTA stops within 4 blocks.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

French
Lao
Vietnamese

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None for most services. Cash and checks accepted.

Audience:

Refugees, youth, and families, seniors and low-income people

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Walk in or apply by phone.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies.

Service Areas:

Santa Clara County