​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!

Tutor training is required (and fun!)
During the Shelter-in Place we will be doing interactive online training
All  sessions must be attended to be certified. In addition there will be 4 hours training to be done between the sessions.
JULY
Training : 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM
Tuesday July 21, 2020
Thursday July 23, 2020
Tuesday July 28, 2020
Thursday July 30, 2020

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For more information contact
Joanne Telser-Frere 
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