Become a Tutor
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?
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- 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.
2026
ORIENTATION |
TRAINING |
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Gilroy Library Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM |
Gilroy Library Saturday, April 18, 2026,12:30PM-5:30PM |
| Gilroy Library
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
Gilroy Library Saturday, June 27, 2026,12:30PM-5:30PM |
|
Virtual (Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)
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Virtual Part 1: Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30PM-8:00PM Part 2: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5:30PM-8:00PM You must attend both Parts 1 & 2 to complete Training. |
|
Gilroy Library Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
Gilroy Library |
|
Cupertino Library Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
Cupertino Library |
| Gilroy Library
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
Gilroy Library |
|
Virtual (Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
Virtual
Part 1: Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:30PM-8:00PM Part 2: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:30PM-8:00PM You must attend both Parts 1 & 2 to complete Training. |
2027
ORIENTATION |
TRAINING |
| Virtual
(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)
|
Virtual
Part 1: Monday, January 25, 2027 5:30PM-8:00PM Part 2: Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 5:30PM-8:00PM You must attend both Parts 1 & 2 to complete Training. |
| Gilroy Library
Wednesday, February 3, 2027 |
Gilroy Library |
| Cupertino Library
Wednesday, March 10, 2027 1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM ** Location is subject to change. |
Cupertino Library
Saturday, March 27, 2027, 12:30PM-6:00PM **Location is subject to change. |
| Gilroy Library
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 |
Gilroy Library |
| Gilroy Library
Wednesday, June 2, 2027 |
Gilroy Library |
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.
