The Volunteer Literacy Project provides training, curriculum, and support for groups and individuals who want to teach reading to teens and adults.
In-Depth Training
The tutors who come to the Volunteer Literacy Project almost universally have no background in education. We offer the knowledge and tools that allow our volunteers to become effective, successful tutors. We provide in-depth training with explicit, proven methods to teach reading, along with continued support after the volunteer begins tutoring.
Weekly Sessions
Once trained, volunteers who want to participate in our program can be matched with a student. Every week the student and the volunteers meet on an online platform for a 90-minute lesson. A supervisor is always available to provide support or troubleshoot new hurdles for the tutor and the student. In most cases, tutors work with the same student every week, developing a relationship as well as expertise in the student’s needs.
Resources for individuals, groups, and organizations
For organizations, small groups, or individuals, we can provide the training resources to launch and run an effective basic literacy program— or to supplement an existing program.