Nonprofit
Published 11/24/25 11:01AM

Become a Reading Power Tutor

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Become a Reading Power Tutor

    So much of the success that children experience in Reading Power is due to the strong relationships that young children form with our tutors.

    ​Our volunteer tutors and professional staff are a diverse group of dedicated, educated, and passionate individuals. They come from all walks of life and share a love for reading and children. This video captures what tutors say about the volunteering experience: https://youtu.be/prd029UhoV8?feature=shared

    Consistency creates a quality educational experience and builds confidence and trust. For that reason, we ask our tutors to make a solid commitment to whichever program they choose. Tutors commit to being on site at a school one day per week for 2-3 hours, depending on the program served. Programs are offered in the mornings and afternoons. We recognize that our tutors are volunteering their time and talents, and have developed a system to trade days with other tutors when "life" gets in the way of your plans.

    A background check will be completed for each tutor. More information about prekindergarten, kindergarten, first grade and second grade programs may be found on our website. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Please apply on our website: https://readingpowerinc.org/tutors/

    Watch our video to learn more: Volunteering with Reading Power

    Location

    On-site
    North Chicago, Illinois, US

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