Learning English At Davisville (LEAD) is Davisville’s English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry. You can volunteer in any one of a variety of ways.
Why ESL?
Did you know that 24% of Centennial School District students live in a home where English is not the primary language? And despite several successful ESL programs in our area, many people cannot access classes because waiting lists are too long. The need to learn English is critical to the refugees and immigrants living in the area around Davisville, and we believe that by helping to meet that need, the gospel of Jesus Christ can be effectively shared in both word and deed.
Why Now?
Because the nations have come to Davisville! We all can see the changing demographics of our community. We hear the variety of foreign languages spoken when we are out and about in the community. There likely has never been a time in Bucks County when so many different and vibrant cultures have been living together in one place. What an amazing opportunity!
What Does it Look Like?
Classes are typically held on Monday evenings. Two semesters are offered each year, one in the fall and one in the spring.
What Can You Do?
There are so many ways you can volunteer to be a part of this exciting ministry, and none of them require you to be an English teacher or be able to speak a foreign language! There are opportunities for teachers, teaching assistants, conversation partners, child care workers, greeters/helpers, administrative/computer support, teacher lesson support, set up and take down, prayer partners and more! Click the link below for the volunteer application. If you have any questions, email lead@davisville.org.
“He enacts justice for orphans and widows, and he loves immigrants, giving them food and clothing. That means you must also love immigrants, because you were immigrants in Egypt.” -Duet.10:18,19
“In everything I did, I showed that by this kind of hard work we must help those who are weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” -Acts 20:35
Thank you for prayerfully considering this opportunity to join in what God is doing to reach the nations right here in our backyard!
