​Most of our volunteers tutor our students and we are very grateful for their time and energy. 
We also need dedicated individuals to help  our cause by fundraising, event planning and promoting our programs throughout the community. If you are interested in this please consider joining our Associate Board 

​ Volunteer as a Tutor

Next Tutor Training Sessions 

Register Here!

12-Hour Tutor Training is required (and fun!)
Starting in June Volunteer Training will be partially online and partially in person.
All sessions must be attended to be certified. 
In addition, participants will have 4 hours of work to do at home between sessions.
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June 2021
Monday June 14th on Zoom
Thursday June 17th on Zoom
6:30pm-8:30pm
AND
Saturday June 19th in person
9am -1:00pm

​For more information contact
Joanne Telser-Frere 
Director of Program Development
312.870.1100 
jtelserfrere@literacychicago.org

Why volunteer with Literacy Chicago?
 Most people who volunteer with us become tutors for either our ESL and Citizenship students or help native speaking adults with their reading  & comprehension skills. We are also looking for people to tutor Digital Literacy and math.
What will be expected of me?      
We expect our tutors to meet with their students for at least an hour once or twice a week and for a minimum of 6 to 9 months. Tutors meet with their students at the Literacenter or any agreed upon public place.
What are the benefits? 
By volunteering with Literacy Chicago you will be helping someone learn to improve their skills, which is often life changing. Our students are extremely grateful to their volunteer tutors. 
What's in it for me?  
You may be surprised at how rewarding and enriching  volunteer tutoring will be for you. Listen to our tutors talking about their experiences below!

​Apply here:
Tutor Application
​For more information contact
​Program Development Manager
Joanne Telser-Frere

Listen to Our Volunteers

Alphonso Fuller Rodgers' Story

Jean Araujo's Story

Paul Norris' Story

Sally Maybrook's Story