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.

2025

ORIENTATION

TRAINING

Virtual

(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)

 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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

Virtual

(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)

 

Part 1: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:30 PM -8:00PM

Part 2: Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:30 PM -8:00PM 

 

You must attend both Parts 1 & 2 to complete Training.

Gilroy Library

 

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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

Gilroy Library

 

Saturday, August 23, 2025

12:30PM-5:30PM

Cupertino Library

 

Monday, September 22, 2025

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

Cupertino Library

 

Saturday, October 4, 2025

12:30PM-6:00PM

Gilroy Library

 

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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

Gilroy Library

 

Saturday, October 18, 2025

12:30PM-5:30PM

Virtual

(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)

 

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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

Virtual

(Zoom link will be provided after registration is complete)

 

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

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

Gilroy Library

 

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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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