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Volunteers are the core of our program. They bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, and provide the opportunity for our students to make profound changes in their lives.   

We always welcome new volunteers to support our organization. Becoming a Literacy Pittsburgh volunteer allows you to meet inspiring people with diverse experiences and grounds you with a sense of purpose. We offer flexibility to work around your schedule. Our volunteer program provides you with an opportunity for personal and professional growth, and allows you to see the impact of your actions.

As a tutor, you will receive a great deal of support from our experienced staff. We do not leave you on your own to decide what to teach or how to teach it. We’ll help you with teaching techniques, preparing lesson plans, using teaching materials, and with any other challenges you encounter.

With the critical support of our dedicated volunteers, Literacy Pittsburgh can truly make a difference and build better lives through learning.

Last year, more than 650 volunteers gave 77,000 hours to help our students succeed.

Meet one of our students.

Skills

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  • Teaching ESL

  • Lesson Planning

  • Tutoring Routines

  • Teaching Strategies

  • Using Textbooks and Authentic Texts

  • Teaching Listening, Pronunciation, Grammar, and more...

About Your Trainer

Tutor Training Coordinator

Roberta Hatcher

This is the instructor section. You can use this space to tell and show your students who you are and why you're the perfect person to teach the course you're offering. You can talk about your work and education history, and really anything else that shows off who you are so your students get excited about learning from you. You're the expert after all, this is your chance to shine!