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Volunteer to tutor and mentor 1:1 with a student in Chicago (In person and remote options available)

Tutoring Chicago
On-site
I Want to Help

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    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    One and a half hours per week is enough to impact a kid's life. Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm. Volunteers share their start date and are accepted on a rolling basis.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2000
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    No special skills, no experience or background in education is necessary. Above all the willingness to be there and the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. Being present is all it takes.

    Description

    Volunteer to tutor and mentor 1:1 with a student in Chicago (In person and remote options available)

    Become a tutor, mentor and role model!

    Recruitment and onboarding for the current 2025-2026 year has ended but we are already looking for amazing volunteers for the next program year! The application for 2026-2027 will launch in early May, summer orientations follow and programs begin in September. Submit your interest to be the first to hear from us once the application is open and to begin the onboarding process!

    Tutoring Chicago is a free one-to-one tutoring program for students in grades 1-12.

    We are looking for volunteers for our 2026-2027 school year. Tutoring Chicago offers both in-person and digital tutoring options to our tutors/students from late September to late May.

    Volunteers work one-to-one with a 1st-12th grade student on a weekly basis during the school year. Tutors and mentors will focus on academic support, mentorship activities, social-emotional learning, and the importance of accountability. Volunteers share which program, grade level, evening, method and location they prefer.

    No prior experience or special skills are necessary. Orientation and training are provided to all volunteers. One matched, volunteers have access to our library of tools, materials and resources to effective support their student. In-person and digital sessions are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30PM (CST). Life Changing role models needed. Make a difference in a student's life today!

    Methods: In-person or digitally. In-person in Lincoln Park, Logan-Square, Pilsen, Chatham and Evanston.

    For those interested in becoming a virtual tutor and mentor, the online zoom sessions are held at 6pm Chicago time.

    No special skills, no experience or background in education is necessary. Above all the willingness to be there and the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. Being present is all it takes. One and a half hours per week is enough to change a kid's life.

    Our Mission

    Delivering the power of education through one-to-one tutoring

    Our Vision

    Brighter futures for all of Chicago’s children

    Location

    On-site
    Chicago, IL, USA

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