Become a Tutor

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?

    • 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

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

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Gilroy Library

Saturday, June 27, 2026,12:30PM-5:30PM

Virtual

(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)


Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1:00PM – 2:00PM OR 6:00PM – 7:00PM

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

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Gilroy Library

Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:30PM-5:30PM

Cupertino Library

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Cupertino Library

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:30PM-6:00PM 

Gilroy Library

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Gilroy Library

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:30PM-5:30PM

Virtual

(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:00PM – 2:00PM OR 6:00PM – 7:00PM

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)


Wednesday, January 13, 2027

1:00PM – 2:00PM OR 6:00PM – 7:00PM

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

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Gilroy Library

Saturday, February 20, 2027, 12:30PM-5:30PM

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

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Gilroy Library

Saturday, April 17, 2027, 12:30PM-5:30PM

Gilroy Library

Wednesday, June 2, 2027

1:00PM-2:00PM OR 6:00PM-7:00PM

Gilroy Library

Saturday, June 26, 2027, 12:30PM-5:30PM

 

Important Notes:

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

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