Brooklyn Public Library Literacy Volunteer

Brooklyn Public Library seeks adults interested in becoming Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutors. Volunteer Literacy Tutors at the Brooklyn Public Library Centers tutor adults in the community who, for a variety of reasons, are learning to read and write. Through books, technology and interactive classroom instruction taught by professional and friendly tutors, adult build the skills needed to meet their personal, educational and employment goals.

Groups are for participants 17 years and older who are functioning below the high school level. Emphasis is on reading, writing and HSE preparation. All programs are available morning, afternoon, evening and Saturdays.

What we do

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Assist with obtaining your high school equivalency diploma (HSE)

Citizenship Prep

Basic Computer Literacy

BPL Literacy Volunteer Tutor

Are comfortable reading and writing

Have graduated high school

View learning as a dynamic and ongoing process

Receive 21 hours of training

Choose daytime, evening, or Saturday tutoring session