Nonprofit
Published 1/6/26 2:24PM

Adult Literacy Tutor

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM GMT-6
    End Date:
    March 31, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Economic Development, Education, Immigrants or Refugees
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Want to become more involved in your community? Why not volunteer to teach English as a Second Language and Citizenship classes to new arrivals?

    English as a Second Language instruction emphasizes language fluency and competencies that are relevant to the daily lives of the adult students served, while Citizenship classes help prepare immigrants to become American Citizens. Training is provided. Classes can be held in person or digitally.

    The volunteer ESL and Citizenship tutors will be supported by the volunteer coordinator via email, Zoom. The volunteer coordinator will provide resources for tutoring sessions if needed.

    • Available at least 1-2 hours per week
    • Computer proficiency and Zoom
    • Must have reliable internet connection
    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Must be flexible, creative, and dependable
    • Excellent communication and organizational skills
    • Patience and flexibility
    • Interest in working with immigrants in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-ethnic environment

    Location

    On-site
    5110 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, Illinois, US

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