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
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 SessionsRegister Here!Tutor training is required (and fun!)
All training is online until further notice. Limited to 8 attendees to insure interactivity! All sessions must be attended to be certified. In addition, students should set aside at least one hour for required at-home preparation in advance of each session. Some optional webinars may also be recommended by Literacy Chicago to augment students' training. ***** DECEMBER Training : 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020 Thursday Dec. 3, 2020 Tuesday Dec. 8, 2020 Thursday Dec. 10, 2020 ***** JANUARY 2021 Training : 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM Tuesday Jan. 19, 2020 Thursday Jan. 21, 2020 Tuesday Jan. 26, 2020 Thursday Jan. 28, 2020 ***** 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 |
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Listen to Our Volunteers
Alphonso Fuller Rodgers' Story |
Jean Araujo's Story |
Paul Norris' Story |
Sally Maybrook's Story |