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.

Volunteer Application

Click HERE to submit your volunteer application online.

Spring 2023 ESL Program 

[Note: More details for our Fall Semester (September 11-November 17, 2023) are forthcoming]

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

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