Volunteer Opportunities

As a Tutor

Our tutor training teaches people like you to help a neighbor read, write, speak and understand English better! When you share your time to help other adults in our community, you can build a mutually rewarding one-on-one relationship with your student. You will see direct rewards from their work and take pride in helping students become more independent and comfortable members of our community. Tutors may be retirees, homemakers, or employed full‑time. Tutors need not be experienced in teaching or be bilingual. Tutors, however, must be over 18 years old, have graduated from high school, and be fluent in English.

Volunteer tutors receive a comprehensive training in a series of six workshops, preparing for both Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language instruction. After training, tutors meet with their learners for two hours a week, at a convenient time and location for both. Tutoring is in a comfortable setting of one‑on-one or small group.

Please contact us if you would like to register for a tutor training series.

2008 – 2009 Tutor Training Series
DATES	TIME	LOCATION
September 18, 23, 25 and 30 October 2 and 16	9:45 AM–12:45 PM	Nichols Library 200 W Jefferson Ave Naperville IL 60540–5351
October 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30 November 13	6:00 PM–9:00 PM	WeGo Together Parent Literacy Project West Chicago Middle School Room 228 238 E Hazel St West Chicago IL 60185–3512 This training is for those who wish to become tutors and teach parents in the West Chicago School District.
November 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19 December 8	6:00 PM–9:00 PM	Glenside Public Library 25 E Fullerton Ave Glendale Heights IL 60139–2688
January 20, 22, 27 and 29 February 3 and 17	9:45 AM–12:45 PM	Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss St Downers Grove IL 60515–4606
February 16, 19, 23 and 26 March 2 and 16	6:00 PM–9:00 PM	Helen M Plum Memorial Library 110 W Maple St Lombard IL 60148–2514
April 9, 13, 16, 20 and 23 May 7	6:00 PM–9:00 PM	Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Rd Darien IL 60561–4207

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In the Office

Help is frequently needed in the office. Tasks may include the preparation of mailings, telephone calls, copying, record keeping, and/or computerized reports.

Volunteer office staff may help during any days and hours that the office is open.

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With Events

Several times a year, we conduct fundraising and public awareness events at various locations in DuPage County. We also host a recognition event in the fall. If you prefer to volunteer just a few times a year, you may want to contribute your expertise and time for one of these events.

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