Connecting where it counts
Make an immediate and lasting impact
Bring your skills and enthusiasm to the team
Volunteer literacy coaches are ….
Open to learning & growing
Excited to join Literations
Patient and encouraging
Warm and fun
Simple steps to becoming a volunteer
Attend an information session
Commit to coaching at least 4-5 hours per week (Oct-June)
Fill out the Volunteer Application
Attend Pre-Service Training (No prior teaching/tutoring experience required)
Get matched with your students and enjoy the rewards of coaching
Benefits of volunteering
You’ll learn the ropes of coaching through our highly interactive training course. - You’ll be paired with students in need of extra support and will experience the joy of helping them achieve their full potential.
- You’ll be a key member of a diverse group of smart and lively volunteers.
- You'll have the opportunity to spend time with fellow volunteers during regular coffee hours and other social activities, such as a walking group and book clubs.
What our volunteers are saying
“Reading to a child one-on-one is like nothing else that you can do with a child.”
— Shirley Royster, Literations Literacy Coach
Learn about becoming a volunteer today!
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer.
Our programming has begun for the 2023-24 school year and we are not currently able to process new volunteers.
Please click the button above to fill out the volunteer interest form. We will reach out when applications open for the 2024-25 School Year.