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We rely on volunteers to fulfill our mission to support adults and older youth in meeting their educational goals.  We invite you to join our volunteer corps in this highly impactful endeavor!

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The next information sessions for new volunteers will be in

January 2026 for the Spring semester.

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Tuesday, January 6, 6:00-7:00pm (online over Zoom)

Wednesday, January 7, 6:00-7:00pm (online over Zoom)

Monday, January 12, 6:00-7:00pm (in-person at the Durham Literacy Center)

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Please click here to sign up for one of the sessions

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Depending on need, a representative from individual programs may reach out to you directly.

We also have some non-tutor volunteer opportunities that arise, there is space to let us know if you would be interested in hearing more about that.

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Steps to become a volunteer

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1. Attend an Info Session to learn about opportunities

2. Complete volunteer application for desired program

3. Participate in pre-service training sessions (Training dates for AL & ESOL Programs will be announced at the information sessions; Program staff will invite volunteers that should attend training)

4. Commit to tutoring for at least a semester (Semester commitment 1x-2x per week, depending on the program)

5. Receive your volunteer assignment based on your interest, the training you completed and your availability.

6. Tutor!

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New tutors whose interest and availability match our need will be invited to New Tutor Training after attending an information session.​​

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More Information About Tutor Training

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We offer new Volunteer Tutor Training for Adult Literacy and ESOL Programs in August and January each year. The training is hybrid (a mix of in-person and online) and takes place over two evenings and a Saturday during the course of a week (e.g., Tuesday evening (6-9pm), Thursday evening (6-9pm), and Saturday (9am-3pm).

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The dates for Tutor Training for the Spring 2025 semester are (by invitation only):

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     Tuesday, January 20 (6-9pm, online over Zoom)

     Thursday, January 22 (6-9pm, online over Zoom)

     Saturday, January 24 (9am - 3pm, in-person at the Durham Literacy Center)

 

If you can't make one of the training sessions, please talk to us before starting the training so that we can determine whether and how to compensate for the missed session. We might have alternative teaching opportunities that are better suited for individuals who cannot attend all three sessions (e.g., working one-on-one with an adult GED student or assisting a lead tutor in a literacy-level ESOL class). 

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The training usually takes online via Zoom, in-person or a combination of both.

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The Youth Achievement Program has unique volunteering opportunities - details will be reviewed in the Info Sessions. 

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**Some volunteer opportunities do not require a full 12-hour training series. These roles will be discussed at the Info Sessions.

 

​Feel free to email us at info@durhamliteracy.org if you have any questions.

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