Urgent Need! - Bilingual (English-Spanish) Virtual Volunteer Tutors

Azura Literacy is currently seeking volunteers to be trained as reading tutors for our virtual program. We need bilingual (English-Spanish) tutors for our spring semester that runs January 26 - May 7, 2026!

Azura Literacy's virtual reading tutor program pairs volunteers with elementary students who are behind grade level in reading to help improve their reading skills and instill a love of reading. Volunteers meet with students on Zoom, sharing digital children's books and interactive tools and activities to help them read independently and develop a love of reading.

This program is virtual, so volunteers can serve from anywhere!

Volunteer requirements:

• at least 18 years old
• have access to a computer and reliable, high-speed internet connection
• proficient in use of web browsers/navigating multiple tabs, using Zoom meetings/screen sharing/annotation tools
• pass a literacy screener
• have Level 1 fingerprint clearance: either a current, valid card or willing to apply through DPS - $65 application fee covered by Azura Literacy; volunteer responsible for $8.25 scanning fee
• ability to be reliable and punctual
• interview with the Director/demonstrate web & Zoom proficiency
• complete self-paced e-trainings (12-15 hours total) & attend live Zoom prep meeting (2 hrs.)
• Commit to at least 1.5 hours per week (two 45-minute sessions) for at least one semester (Fall or Spring - 16 wks, Summer - 8 wks)
• Commit to attend monthly volunteer meeting (1 hour/month)

Sessions are on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday every 45 minutes between 3:30pm - 6:30pm.

If you are interested in joining us, contact our program director at Allyse.Hazeltine@AzuraCares.org or (480) 834-2117.