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3 Steps to Change a Life
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LDP Tutor - Narissa L.
“It’s meaningful to volunteer somewhere that makes a difference in your own community. By tutoring someone, you are changing their life for the better. I like that you can volunteer based
on your availability and
that it’s a long-term
serving opportunity.”
— Narissa L., Literacy DuPage Tutor
Literacy DuPage Learner
“Literacy DuPage changed my life. Before the program, I could not go outside alone. My husband and son always translated for me. Now I feel confident. I can go outside by myself. I can take my children to the doctor. I still need to learn more, but I am very thankful for my new freedom.”
— Literacy DuPage Learner

Frequently Asked Questions About Tutoring

  • Mostly, you need patience and compassion. Plus:

    • Be at least 21 years old.

    • Have earned at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

    • Live in or around DuPage County.

    • Demonstrate the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate clearly at a native proficiency.

    • Be sensitive to the adult learner and other cultures.

    • Be dependable, friendly, optimistic, interested in helping others and respectful of confidentiality.

  • No, you do not need to speak or understand another language to tutor.

  • No, we will train you!

    • 45 minutes for an initial volunteer Meet & Greet session.

    • 15 hours of tutor training.

    • Minimum of two in-service workshops each year.

    • Minimum commitment of six months to tutor your adult learner one to two hours per week.

    • Meet with your learner regularly and punctually each week.

    • Prepare each lesson to meet your learner’s goals and life-skills needs, integrating his/her special interests.

    • Set up an assessment meeting after every 35 hours of tutoring.

    • Submit volunteer hours online on a quarterly basis.

    • Contact program staff for support at any time. We look forward to assisting you!

  • There is no cost for tutor or learner!

    • Tutor/Learner pairs must meet in a public location. Meetings in private residences are not allowed. 

    • Tutors are prohibited from providing transportation to learners as part of their volunteer responsibilities. Should a tutor choose to provide transportation to a learner, they do so voluntarily and assume full personal liability for any incidents or accidents that may occur.

Still have questions or interested in volunteering in a different area? Contact us today!

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As a nonprofit organization, Literacy DuPage reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to discontinue or terminate any individual's participation in the volunteer tutor program at any time, for any reason deemed necessary or appropriate to uphold the organization's mission, values, policies, or operational needs.