Volunteer in Washington, DC
Online & in-person tutoring
Volunteering is available in person and online with Â鶹·¬Íâ DC.
1 hour per week
Volunteers commit to a little over an hour per week. We welcome more.
Flexible times
Flexible weekly tutoring times are available. Choose the time that works best for you!
No experience required
We provide a highly effective, easy-to-use curriculum, training, and ongoing support.
Volunteer requirements
- Age: You must be 14 years or older.
- Time & Location: Commit to a little over one hour per week (tutoring generally takes place 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Thurs) and reside in Washington, DC.
- Training: Complete required tutor orientation.
- Technology: Online tutors must have access to a computer and reliable wifi.
- Screening: Pass a background check and any additional required screening.
- Terms and conditions: Agree to the terms of our tutor code of conduct.
Sign up to volunteer in Washington, DC
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer reading partner. We conveniently offer both in-person and online volunteer opportunities. To get started, please fill out the sign-up form below if you are a new volunteer interested in tutoring students during the 2024-25 school year. We will contact you via email with more information about tutor orientations and next steps.
If you are a returning tutor with questions, please contact us via email or phone. Otherwise, no action is needed at this time.
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Note: The information collected in the sign-up process will help us learn more about you, better understand and support our volunteers, and meet grant requirements. You will only submit this information once. Â鶹·¬Íâ respects your right to privacy, and takes data security very seriously (see our privacy policy).
Reading center locations
Here is a reference map of our reading center locations for volunteers interested in tutoring in-person. You can select your preferred location in the sign-up form above.Â