Become a Volunteer Tutor
Become a volunteer tutor for adults learning English as a second language or adults learning to read and write! Work with one to six students three hours per week (1.5 hours, twice per week) for four months. Volunteer opportunities are available online as well as in person. Volunteers are welcome from any location. In Chelan and Douglas Counties, 10,500 adults are not able to speak English well, and you can be part of helping that change.
Class sessions can be flexible if needed, especially for one-on-one classes. Students in each class are all of the same level, and curriculum is available. Training is about four hours of study on your own followed by a four-hour live training with fellow tutors.
To become a tutor, fill out a volunteer application. Have more questions first? Please contact us through our online form or call (509) 662-6156 x266 to learn more about joining our efforts.
Become a volunteer tutor for adults learning English as a second language or adults learning to read and write! Work with one to six students three hours per week (1.5 hours, twice per week) for four months. Volunteer opportunities are available online as well as in person. Volunteers are welcome from any location. In Chelan and Douglas Counties, 10,500 adults are not able to speak English well, and you can be part of helping that change.
Class sessions can be flexible if needed, especially for one-on-one classes. Students in each class are all of the same level, and curriculum is available. Training is about four hours of study on your own followed by a four-hour live training with fellow tutors.
To become a tutor, fill out a volunteer application. Have more questions first? Please contact us through our online form or call (509) 662-6156 x266 to learn more about joining our efforts.
What to Expect as a Volunteer Tutor
- Classes contain between 1 and 6 adult students, all at the same level.
- Tutors and students meet a minimum of two times per week, 1.5 hours each time, for a total of 3 hours per week. Students and tutors hold class together for a minimum of 40 hours (30 class sessions), or about four months.
- Tutors can choose whatever platform works well for them to tutor online. Current volunteers are using Zoom and WhatsApp.
- Tutors do not need to speak another language and do not need teaching experience. For the most part, the basis for success is the relationship that develops between tutor and student(s).
- The majority of students are Spanish-speaking.
- Adult Basic Literacy students speak English but need help with their reading and writing.
- We have curriculum available and encourage you to use it if you are new to teaching, but you are free to design your classes as you wish.
- We are available to help you get started with lesson planning and finding activities.
- What our volunteers have to say:
“I am gaining friendship and a meaningful task for myself.” - Karlyn
“Their enthusiasm is inspiring. I come home from every session energized and wishing it wasn’t over so quickly!” - Patsy
Volunteer Requirements
- Apply to volunteer
- Submit two references
- Pass a background check
- Attend an 8-hour tutor training: 4+ hours of study on your own, and then a 4-hour live training online with fellow tutors
- Track your volunteer hours and students' time in class on a monthly timesheet