Nonprofit
Middle School Literacy Tutor Volunteer
Details
Description
Volunteer Middle School Literacy Tutor
Help students find their voice - on the page and beyond.
Harlem Commonwealth Council (HCC) is looking for caring volunteer Literacy Tutors to help Harlem middle school students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. This is a powerful opportunity to give back, nurture confidence, and help young people develop skills they will use in every subject and throughout life.
Program Year
Fall 2026 - June 2027
Schedule
Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Students
Grades 6-8
Location
Harlem; exact location shared during onboarding
Commitment
Minimum of 8 weeks
How You Will Make an Impact
- Provide one-on-one or small-group literacy support
- Strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and written expression
- Support reading assignments, writing activities, and skill-building exercises
- Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and academic confidence
- Be a dependable mentor and positive role model
Who We Are Looking For
- Advanced high school students, college students, educators, professionals, and community members are encouraged to apply
- Strong reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension skills
- Patient, encouraging, dependable, and ready to connect with young people
- Tutoring or youth-development experience is a plus, but not required
Why Your Commitment Matters
Students thrive when trusted adults show up consistently. To support strong relationships, steady academic progress, and program success, volunteers are asked to make a minimum eight-week commitment.
Volunteer Benefits
- Make a direct and meaningful difference in the life of a Harlem student
- Gain experience in tutoring, mentoring, education, and youth development
- Receive verified volunteer hours and a letter of recommendation upon request
- Join a mission-driven community committed to educational opportunity
Background Check Requirement
To help keep our students safe, all volunteers must successfully complete required background checks before beginning service.
