You have many volunteer opportunities.  Why tutor?

·         You improve someone’s life immeasurably when you teach him or her to read or do math.

·         You contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in the Detroit area.

·         You choose when you wish to tutor, and whether it is reading or math.

·         You meet and get to know people of other cultures.

·         You spend time with people who love to learn.

As a tutor, you will be paired with one adult learner to teach reading, math, or English as a Second Language.  The subject choice will be yours.  We will provide texts, supplementary resources, and staff support to help you teach.  In addition, all tutors have the opportunity to attend a no-cost training workshop to certify them as a ProLiteracy America tutor.    This workshop is not a requisite to becoming a tutor, although it is a worthwhile experience and highly recommended.  Tutor training workshops are offered twice each year, in the spring and fall. 

Quote from tutor, Carol Plasha, Aug. 2006
Like most people, I just assumed that everyone could read.  Public service announcement statistics on illiteracy really opened my eyes to the reality of the problem.  I contacted ProLiteracy America and found out that if I could read I could teach.  I have been a tutor now for almost a year and it is one of the most rewarding volunteer efforts I have ever been involved with.  My students have been so very grateful for the opportunity to learn and my reward has been in knowing that I played a small part in their accomplishments.

If you are interested in becoming a tutor, contact us.