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Published 9/23/25 11:12AM

Tutor- English as a Second Language

The Reading People - Capital Area Literacy Coalition
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lansing, MI
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    You and your student will decide what days and times work best for you to meet. Most pairs meet once or twice a week for an hour at a time.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Communications Access, Community Development, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Poverty
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Volunteer to tutor adults in ESL (English as a Second Language). Tutors generally meet with students for two hours weekly, but the time commitment is flexible. Meeting times and locations are flexible to fit you and your student's life. Free training sessions are provided. ESL tutors are not required to be multi-lingual.

    Meetings may be held in person or virtually (Zoom).

    Tutors are also needed in areas of Adult Basic Reading (K-12 levels), and GED Preparation in language arts, social studies, science, and/or math.

    Location

    On-site

    The Reading People

    1028 E Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48906, USA

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    Instructions:

    There is no application process. Once you sign up, we'll reach out to you with more information as well as a link to sign up for a training. The training is required for all volunteers and gives you enough info to get started with a student. You do not need any prior experience.

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