Become an Adult ESOL or Basic Literacy Tutor Today!

Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard Memorial Library offers free, confidential, one-on-one or small group tutoring on a flexible schedule to adults in the greater Lowell area. We are always looking for volunteers to become adult literacy tutors! We invite you to get involved and help change the life of someone in your surrounding community--you do not need prior teaching experience or knowledge of another language.

We have two types of tutoring opportunities: ESOL for students who are speakers of other languages and want to learn English or improve their English skills; or Basic Literacy for native English speakers who read at the 4th grade level or below, and who want to learn to read and write or improve their skills. Tutors work with one student individually, or may have the opportunity to teach a small group or class. In-person, remote, and hybrid tutoring options are available. Tutors commit to meeting with students 2 hours per week on a flexible schedule for 9-12 months.

ALL volunteer tutors must attend a Volunteer Information Session prior to successfully completing an 18-hour tutor training, before they begin working with a student.

FALL ZOOM VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSIONS:

Tuesday September 9, 6:30-8 pm

Wednesday September 10, 4-5:30 pm

Thursday September 11, 12-1:30 pm

Tuesday September 16, 6:30-8 pm

NEXT 6-SESSION ZOOM ESOL TUTOR TRAINING:

Wednesdays 6-9 pm

September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

If you have questions, or would like more information about upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions or Tutor Training, please contact our office at 978 674-1541, or email Literacy Director Sarah Miller at smiller@lowelllibrary.org, or Literacy Assistant Mary Hartmann at mhartmann@lowelllibrary.org.

Thank you for your interest!