Nonprofit
Published 1/26/26 11:43AM

Literacy Tutors

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    We provide training of 4-12 hours, depending on program. Then tutors should commit to 2 hours/week for 6 months - 1 year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    28
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, Job & Workplace
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    Literacy Tutors

    Deepen your connection to our greater community and transform a life through the power of literacy.

    This February Literacy Together is launching Hearts for Literacy, with the goal of enlisting 28 new volunteers to serve as tutors (and friends) for the hundreds of adults and K-12 students on our waiting list. Volunteers can choose to help youth (during school days or afterschool) who are struggling with reading or with learning English. You can also work with adults who are learning English, building basic literacy or math skills, or pursuing their GED. Tutoring times and locations are flexible based on the needs of you and your student; while we aim for 2 hours a week for one year, we have substitute tutors available for when you're traveling or need time off. Teaching online is also an option. No teaching experience or knowledge of a second language is necessary; we provide training and all materials.

    Currently we have a waitlist of more than 80 adults and more than 100 children who are ready to learn but need the support of a tutor. To learn more about how you can help transform lives in our community through literacy, click on "Become a Volunteer" on our website.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    31 College St., Building B. Suite 221, Asheville, North Carolina, US
    Building B. Suite 221

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    Instructions:

    We have opportunities for remote, school-based, and on-site tutoring, on-line or in person. Learn more from the Literacy Together of Buncombe County website. Once you respond via Idealist, we will contact you by email to provide more information on all programs.

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