(Project Read is not currently accepting new volunteer tutor applications. Please check back in early 2027. Thank you for your interest!)
Project Read Tutors:
- Complete approximately 6 hours of online training
- Meet one-on-one with learner for 1–2 hours each week
- Commit to tutoring for approximately one year
- Meet in public locations, with SFPL locations encouraged
- Track volunteer hours and learner progress
- Work collaboratively with Project Read staff
- Approach tutoring with patience, flexibility, and respect
- Must be at least 19 years old
Who Makes a Great Project Read Volunteer Tutor?
You do not need teaching experience. Training and ongoing support are provided.
Successful tutors are:
- Patient
- Reliable
- Good listeners
- Comfortable working with adults from diverse backgrounds
- Willing to learn
- Open to learner-centered approaches
Project Read generally needs tutors who can meet with adult learners during weekday daytimes at the Main Library. If you have only evening and/or weekend availability, or prefer to work at a branch library or virtually, we invite you to look at other library volunteer opportunities:
- ESL Tutoring (with adults)
- FOG Readers (with children)
Please contact The Bridge at Main/Project Read office at 415-557-4388 or projectread@sfpl.org for more information.