Literacy Tutor

Volunteer Tutor Position Description

Literacy volunteer tutors serve in local schools and out-of-school settings, providing tutoring in essential early reading skills to students in grades First through Third. They build positive relationships that support, encourage, and motivate students, while committing to a minimum of four hours per week, over two days a week, for the entire school year, plus additional time for required training.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work with designated students in either one-on-one or small groups of children
• Tutor students using AARP Foundation Experience Corps-approved curriculum and materials
• Model appropriate behavior for children
• Nurture students' self-esteem and a positive attitude toward learning

Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer Tutor

• Make a measurable impact on students' literacy
• Learn and develop new, transferable skills such as technology
• Work with a team making strong social connections
• Inspire, educate, and motivate future generations
• Contribute to your community in a meaningful way

Requirements to Become a Volunteer Tutor

• Be an older adult age 50 and older
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Agree to complete criminal background checks and tuberculosis tests
• Be passionate about education, children, and reading
• Successfully complete pre-service training

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or in most instances, religion. It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who, or organization that, files a complaint about such discrimination.

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