Teach students reading, math, or English as a Second language skills. Register for an Volunteer Informational Session for more information and to get started.
Upcoming Volunteer Informational Sessions
January 28 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 2 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
February 11 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 22 – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING
SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION
Tutor FAQs
In order to establish the right relationship and learning environment, we ask that you tutor for a minimum of one (1) year. We hope your positive experience compels you to stay longer.
For English language tutors, the combined in-person/online training is about 21 hours. The Work Skills workshop, which includes math tutor training, is 24 hours.
Yes. Homework must be completed before you are assigned a student. As a general rule, homework takes no more than 2 hours per week. Homework is reviewed by staff.
Yes. Computers are also available at the LR main office.
Approximately two (2) hours per week.
Your meeting location and time is flexible, but it must be at a public location (e.g., library, community center, church or LR main office). This is LR policy and there are no exceptions.
You will be matched based on logistics (time, availability, geographic location) and other preferences such as gender, skill level and so on.
Often friends or family refer students. Some find us through our website. All prospective students schedule an intake appointment and must meet minimal requirements for our services.
We have student waiting lists and need both kinds of tutors.
Everyone takes a vacation. We ask that you tell us as soon as your vacation is scheduled. If you have a regular (annual) vacation that lasts more than a month, please consider other LR volunteer opportunities. As for emergencies, we ask that you immediately call the office.