Change a life... become a literacy tutor for adults!

Share your love of reading by helping a neighbor learn to read. Change a life. Become a volunteer.

We'll train you for free and then match you with an adult who struggles with reading. One-to-one tutoring for adults, 18 or older, who speak and understand English and read below an 8th grade level. The two of you will meet for an hour and a half, two times a week based on your availability. You set your schedule together. We request a minimum 6 - 9 month commitment from you.

Our time-tested curriculum is easy to use, and we provide plenty of support materials as well as the training.

No experience is necessary.

Tutors and Learners meet twice a week at mutually convenient times any time the Burbank Library Central branch is open, including evenings and Saturdays: we will match you with someone who can come at the same times you can. All in-person tutoring takes place at the Central Library at 110 N. Glenoaks in Burbank; however, we can discuss online tutoring with tutors and learners connecting through our BPL Literacy Zoom account. Meetings are still twice a week and are mutually arranged with your Learner.

Is this for you?

Tutors must participate in three steps for training:

Watch our 15 minute Youtube video to see if the Literacy Volunteer Tutor program is a good match for you.

Tutor Orientation -Burbank Public Library Literacy Services

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuejU9diMG0

Schedule an Appointment with Literacy Supervisor- When you are ready, set up a short one-on-one meeting with the Literacy Supervisor who will answer questions and instruct you on required BVP volunteer background check procedures. 818-238-5576 or adultliteracy@burbankca.gov

Start training with online Proliteracy Modules then join us for in-person

TBD : New Tutor Training Saturday, February TBD , 2026 10am-3pm at Burbank Central Library,110 N Glenoaks Blvd.

Questions?

Call 818-238-5577

Email AdultLiteracy@burbankca.gov

Watch our video to learn more: Tutor Orientation- Burbank Public Library Literacy