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
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BACK TO IN PERSON TRAINING
We are now doing a hybrid training program on line and in person! Come and join us if you love reading and want to give back to the community. (You will be surprised on what you get back!) |
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Next Tutor Training SessionsRegister Here!15-Hour Tutor Training is required (and fun!)
Training will be partially online and partially in person. All sessions must be attended to be certified. In addition, participants will have 4-6 hours of work to do at home between sessions. ***** September Thursday, Sept. 22nd on Zoom Monday, Sept. 26th on Zoom 6:30pm-8:45pm AND Saturday, October 1st in person 9am -1:30pm ***** October Monday, Oct. 17th on Zoom Wednesday, Oct.19th on Zoom 6:30pm-8:45pm AND Saturday, Oct.22nd in person 9am -1:30pm ***** November Monday, Nov. 14th on Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 16th on Zoom 6:30pm-8:45pm AND Saturday, Nov. 19th in person 9am -1:30pm ***** December Monday, Dec. 5th on Zoom Wednesday, Dec. 7th on Zoom 6:30pm-8:45pm AND Saturday, Dec. 10th in person 9am -1:30pm 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 |