Become a Tutor

Changing a Life is as Easy as 1-2-3!

Step 1: Attend a volunteer orientation.
Step 2: Complete program-specific tutor training.
Step 3: Get matched with a student, and start making a difference!

Make a meaningful impact by volunteering to help adults learn English or prepare for U.S. citizenship. No teaching experience is needed! We provide training and resources to help you succeed.

My tutor helped me learn to read. Now I can help my kids with their homework.
— English Language Acquisition Student

Volunteer Tutor Roles

  • Meet with a student one-on-one twice per week for 1.5 hours for at least one year.

  • Follow the provided Oxford University Press’s Step Forward curriculum to plan and deliver your lessons.

  • Help adult learners gain the language skills they need for economic and social success!

English Language Acquisition


  • Sign up to come to a session and have a conversation with a small group of students.

  • Help adult students practice the speaking skills they are learning in their one-on-one tutoring sessions!

Conversation Partners


  • Meet with a student one-on-one once per week for 1 hour for about six months.

  • Utilize the provided resources to help students prepare for their Naturalization Interview.

  • Help adult students achieve their dream of becoming U.S. citizens, changing their lives and their families’ futures!

Citizenship Tutoring


Ready to commit to becoming a tutor? Complete the Tutor Intake Form to share more about yourself, including your volunteer interests and availability.

Tutor Intake Form