Last updated on March 27, 2025
Basic Information
- Region: Clark County
- Address: 3600 Main St. Vancouver, WA 98663
Contact Information
- Contact: ESL Classes
- Phone: 360 787-4727
- Email: abrandt@lcsnw.org
- URL: https://lcsnw.org/program/english-as-a-second-language-esl-tutoring/
Class Details
- Organization: Lutheran Community Service
- Format: Virtual, In Person
- Type: Citizenship
- Level: Multi-Level
- Cost: Free
- Days: Monday, Wednesday
- Times: Morning
- Childcare: No Childcare Available
- Registration: Registration Required
- Summer Classes: Summer classes are available.
Description
Free online and in person classes and tutoring for residents of Clark County who meet eligibility requirements and have been in the United States for fewer than five years.
In person classes:
Lutheran Community Service Bldg, 3600 Main Street, Vancouver 10:00-11:30 am (partially taught in Russian)
Online class: Mondays 9:00-10:30 am.
To enroll, contact Alla Brandt at abrandt@lcsnw.org or 360-787-4727
- Coordinator: Alla Brandt
- Contact: 360 787-4727 abrandt@lcsnw.org
- Time Commitment: At this time we are seeking volunteers to work with students in their home. There is a minimum of 3 hours a week for a period of 6 months (ideally a year) . Training is provided. Previous ESL or any teaching experience is preferred but not required. Our ESL program is looking for volunteer tutors to provide online English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to refugees for 3 hours per week. Both the tutor and client are required to commit to this schedule for at least 6 months, or ideally a year. Our clients are all motivated and studious adults. Materials, training and support are provided by our ESL program. Teaching experience of any kind is preferred. As an ESL volunteer, you will truly make a difference in the lives of the students that you teach! We ask volunteers and students to open a gmail account in order to use Google Meet. Our volunteers need to fill out an application form, sign some documents (Tutor-Student Agreement, ESA Non-disclosure of Confidential Information Agreement) and have their background checked. If you are interested in tutoring, contact Alla Brandt at abrandt@lcsnw.org or call 360.787.4727. https://lcsnw.org/program/english-as-a-second-language-esl-tutoring/
- Times Available: Days and times can be individually arranged with volunteer and student's schedule as long as it meets the 3 hours per week requirement.
- Duties: one-to-one tutoring
- Training: Training is offered for this position.