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Published 7/21/25 8:00PM

Consider Becoming a Literacy Volunteer by Coming to an Information Session

Literacy Volunteers of MA/Quincy
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Quincy, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    We ask that you make a one year commitment to the program, giving two hours of tutoring and an hour of preparation time each week. Tutors and students meet once a week at a time and place convenient for both. Meetings can be virtual.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Science & Technology
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be at least age 18 and have a high school diploma or its equivalent. No previous teaching experience is required. We provide extensive training and support for our tutors and students.

    Description

    Consider Becoming a Literacy Volunteer by Coming to an Information Session

    Volunteers Needed: Help an Adult Learn to Read!

    Literacy Volunteers–Quincy is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring in basic reading and writing to adults in the South Shore area of MA.

    Why Volunteer?

    • Make a lasting impact in someone’s life.
    • Flexible, rewarding experience.
    • Training provided—no prior tutoring experience needed!

    Orientation Sessions (via Zoom):

    • Tuesday, October 28 | 10:00–11:30 AM
    • Friday, November 14 | 10:00–11:30 AM
    • Tuesday, December 9 | 10:00–11:30 AM

    You only need to attend one of these sessions to get started.

    Requirements:

    • Must live in the South Shore area of MA.
    • Meet your student in-person, usually at a local library convenient for both of you.

    Learn More & Register:

    Questions?

    Change a life—one word at a time!

    Location

    On-site

    Literacy Volunteers of MA in Quincy

    Thomas Crane Library, Literacy Program, Quincy, Massachusetts, US

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