Volunteer tutors needed for a children's program in Pilsen, Lincoln Pk, Logan Sq and Chatham

About

Become a weekly volunteer tutor with Tutoring Chicago and work one-to-one with a 1st-12th grade student at our Pilsen, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Chatham and Evanston site. Tutoring sessions take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30PM (1 day of your choice).

Life-changing role models needed.

Tutoring Chicago is a free one-to-one tutoring program for students in grades 1-12.

We are looking for volunteers for the 25-26 school year. Tutoring Chicago will offer both in-person and digital tutoring options to our tutors/students from late September to late May.

No special skills, no experience or background in education is necessary. Above all the willingness to be there and the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. Being present is all it takes. One and a half hours per week is enough to change a kid's life.

Our Mission
Delivering the power of education through one-to-one tutoring

Our Vision
Brighter futures for all of Chicago’s children

Our Values
Education is empowering. We believe that through one-to-one relationships with supportive tutors, students facing economic barriers can access brighter futures. Our mission, programs and delivery are centered in these values. We believe that all children regardless of economics, race, cultural background, gender identity or neighborhood are valuable, capable of greatness and have the right to the following:

• A diverse representation of supportive adults who know them as individuals, value their needs and aspirations, and expose pathways for their success
• Abundant exposure to knowledge, effective instruction, high quality resources, and critical technology
• A secure sense of belonging and community that contributes to a healthy growth mindset
• Accessible learning environments where role models are plentiful and a positive relationship with learning is encouraged

Skills

• Child Development
• Literacy / Reading
• Math / Science Instruction
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Youth Services

Requirements

• Orientation or Training
• Background Check
• Time Commitment:Once a week for 90 minutes from September to May. Tutors share their start date and are accepted on a rolling basis.
• Minimum Age:16

About the Organization

For nearly 60 years Tutoring Chicago has dedicated its mission to delivering the power of education to children facing economic barriers through one-to-one tutoring and high-quality programming that is not only academic, but developmental and reflective. Our vision is a brighter future for all of Chicago’s children.

Tutoring Chicago's programs take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm, in-person or virtually. Tutors and students meet one night per week to review homework and work on reading, writing, math, and life skills. In addition to academic support, programs focus on social-emotional skills, mentorship and relationship building all of which build the foundation for a lasting impact.

Chicagoland students need great tutors, mentors and role models like you, now more than ever and no experience or special skills are required. Simply the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. We invite you to join our 1200+ strong volunteer community making a real difference.