Make a Difference
Volunteer tutors are what make Project Learn possible. Becoming a volunteer tutor is a wonderful way to give back to the community. Our tutors say they bond with their students and that teaching someone to read and helping to improve someone’s life is one of the most gratifying experiences they’ve ever had.
Who can be a tutor?
Project Learn tutors are college students, homemakers, working people, professionals and retirees.
You can be a tutor if you are…
• 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or GED
Tutor training
• Tutors are trained and certified in a 9-hour workshop.
• Tutor training workshops are held every other month. A $25 fee purchases materials printed and the tutor’s first set of books.
• Project Learn has available all the materials tutors need to guide them as they work with their adult students.
• Tutors must also commit a minimum of three hours a week of teaching time.
Tutors must…
• Commit a minimum of three hours a week to teaching time
• Become trained and certified in a 9-hour workshop that teaches the Laubach tutoring method, a phonics-based program.
Each tutor is matched with a students based on location and available times. Tutors and students meet at Project Learn or any public building in Summit County, including libraries, church halls and community centers. Currently, 175 student/tutor pairs meet.
Click here to register!
Have a question about Project Learn or about volunteer opportunities?
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