Volunteer

Become a literacy tutor

Help another adult overcome barriers.  Some of our 60 volunteer tutors find the experience so rewarding, they have been with us for years.

You can set your own hours, access lots of resources and receive ongoing support from staff. Your training will include a screening interview and 3 evening sessions (at our office near Donlands and Cosburn).  You will be matched with a student for weekly 2 hour meetings at our office.  We ask for a minimum one year commitment to our program.

Please note: We are currently looking for math and computer tutors available during the day. If this sounds like you, please reach out we’d love to hear more. 

What to expect?  During a student’s intake process, staff and student will have gathered background info including previous educational and employment experience, completed an informal assessment and established literacy goals while in the program in connection with the student’s goal pathway. You and your student will develop weekly lesson plans (check out our Volunteer Handbook for ideas) based on the detailed individualized training plan prepared by a staff member.  Try to achieve one short-term goal in each lesson to build your student’s confidence and self-esteem.

Our next Tutor Training will take place in the Spring of 2026. Contact us for more details at 416-425-2666 or eyleliteracy@gmail.com

              

“I’m learning as much as I’m teaching.”

Join our Board of Directors

The board meets on the last Thursday of each month via Zoom (no meetings in July, August and December). Board members are recruited in April and elected at our Annual Meeting of Members in June.  Positions are for a 2 year term.

“It is my way of giving back to the community and it feels great.”