Give Back to Your Community
Reading Program tutors can give back to their community by helping an adult improve their reading and writing skills to achieve their lifelong goals.
What are the requirements to volunteer?
- Adults (age 18 and up)
- Be patient, adaptable, and dedicated
- Be able to read and write in English at a high school level
- Attend orientation and training
- Clear online background check (fees covered by SCCLD)
- Dedicate at least 2 hours a week to your learner for at least 6 months (choose your own schedule)
- Prepare learner-centered lessons (tutoring materials and resources will be provided)
Tutor Orientation and Training Chart
All Times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Please look at the chart below and register for orientation and training by clicking on a timeslot that works for you.
2025
ORIENTATION |
TRAINING |
| Virtual
(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 |
Virtual
Part 1: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM -8:00PM Part 2: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30 PM -8:00PM
You must attend both Parts 1 & 2 to complete Training. |
| Gilroy Library
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
Gilroy Library
Saturday, December 13, 2025 |
2026
ORIENTATION |
TRAINING |
|
Cupertino Library Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
Cupertino Library Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
|
Gilroy Library Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
Gilroy Library Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
|
Virtual (Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
Virtual Part 1: Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:30PM-8:00PM Part 2: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:30PM-8:00PM
You must attend both Parts 1 & 2 to complete Training. |
|
Gilroy Library Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
Gilroy Library Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
Important Notes:
- If you are unable to attend any of the orientations listed above, please contact us at readingprogram@lib.sccgov.org
What other volunteer opportunities are available through the Library?
If you have any questions about becoming a tutor, please contact us at readingprogram@lib.sccgov.org
Testimonials
Find out what others have to say about the reading program.