Become a Volunteer
Spending just an hour or two per week to help strengthen someone’s literacy skills is a simple act that makes a profound difference in another’s life. We rely on nearly 200 volunteers to help us provide English as a Second Language and basic literacy instruction to more than 200 adults in Centre and Clearfield counties every year.
Volunteers work as private tutors and small group leaders to teach adult learners the literacy skills they need to keep their families healthy, get jobs, earn degrees, become U.S. citizens, gain confidence and give back to their community. Volunteering with Mid-State is a labor of love that personally enriches the tutor almost as much as the student. No prior experience is necessary, and training is provided for all volunteers.
Additionally, if you’d like to get involved with Mid-State but don’t wish to be a tutor, we can always use more help with events and other important tasks.
Email us at mslc@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org or call (814) 238-1809 to join our amazing team!
Monthly Form
Click HERE to complete your ESL Monthly Form online.
Spring 2023 ESL Program
Basic
Basic English for All
Blair Li
Monday & Wednesday
11:30am – 1pm
MSLC Office
Basic English for Spanish Speakers
Tony Guerrero
Monday & Wednesday
1:30 – 3:00 pm
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
No Book Thursday – Free Bonus Class
Dr. Deryn Verity
Thursday
1:30 – 2:30 pm
MSLC Office
Beginner
Everyday English 1 (Sec 01)
Jenny Jiang & Yuki Yu
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
MSLC Office
Reading & Writing 1 (Sec 01)
Donna Preston
Monday & Wednesday
9:30 – 11:00 am
Zoom
Speaking & Listening 1 (Sec 01)
Spence Ford
Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 – 3:00 pm
MSLC Office
No Book Thursday – Free Bonus Class
Dr. Deryn Verity
Thursday
1:30 – 2:30 pm
MSLC Office
Reading & Writing 1 (Sec 02)
Ming Jiang
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30 – 11:00 am
MSLC Office
Intermediate
Everyday English 2 (Sec 01)
Karen Dabney
Monday & Thursday
11:30 – 1:00 pm
Zoom
Reading & Writing 2 (Sec 01)
Jerry Driban
Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Zoom
Speaking & Listening 2
Emily Hashem
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 9:30 – 10:45 am
MSLC Office
Everyday English 2 (Sec 02)
Farheen Ashrafy
Monday & Thursday
3:30 – 5:00 pm
MSLC Office
Culture & Conversation 2
Robert Leach
Tuesday & Friday
11:30 – 1:00 pm
MSLC Office
Advanced
Everyday English 3 (Sec 01)
Paula Bigatel
Tuesday & Friday
11:30 – 1:00 pm
Zoom
Reading & Writing 3 (Sec 01)
Eddie Casiano
Monday & Friday
11:30am – 1 pm
MSLC Office
Speaking & Listening 3
Adolph Hoehling
Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 – 3:00 pm
MSLC Office
Reading & Writing 3 (Sec 02)
Betse Esber
Monday & Wednesday
11:30 – 1:00 pm
Zoom
Current Events 3
Sid Doyle
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 – 10:15 am
Webster’s Bookstore Cafe
TOEFL Program
Academic English for TOEFL
Beste Esber
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Zoom