Needs From: City of San Leandro

Change a life - teach an adult! Project Literacy, the San Leandro Public Library's FREE adult literacy and ESL program, seeks volunteer tutors Over 20% of people in our community have low literacy levels: they struggle on the job, when seeking accurate information, when communicating with teachers and healthcare providers, and in many other situations.

You can help! After your training, you will be matched with an adult who is eager to improve their reading/writing or their English language skills. Volunteer Qualifications

Teaching experience is not necessary. We are looking for individuals who show empathy, respect, and patience for others in the learning process. We will provide you with training and support! We also need help with outreach, clerical tasks, and other support services.

Tutors must: Be 18 years old or older and have a high school diploma or GED Speak, read, and write English well Complete a self-paced orientation and three in-person training workshops Tutor a minimum of 2 hours per week for a period of at least 6 months  Prepare for weekly tutoring lessons and report required information to Project Literacy Pass fingerprinting/LiveScan New Tutor Orientation and Training

Project Literacy tutor training consists of a self-paced online orientation that can be completed at any time, and in-person workshops held several times a year. Trainings are held at the main San Leandro Public Library. 

Winter 2026 workshops will take place over three Saturday mornings from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM:

Saturday, February 21
Saturday, February 28Saturday, March 7

Please view the self-paced online orientation for complete details - there is no obligation to sign up! 

For More Information

Email us at projectliteracy@sanleandro.org, call 510-577-3944, or visit us at sanleandro.org/literacy

Become a volunteer tutor and give the gift of literacy to an adult in your community!

What is the Memory Lab?  

The DIY Memory Lab is a do-it-yourself space with equipment to digitize home movies, scan photographs and slides, along with other personal/family keepsakes, located in the History Room on second floor of the San Leandro Public Library. It's a DIY model, with step-by-step instructions provided for user reference, with staff or volunteers on hand for technical support.  

Since the Memory Lab will be located in the History Room, there will be minimal History Room related tasks with this position.

Volunteers will receive training on the equipment before starting.  

Please note that the Memory Lab is not yet open and the start date listed for this position is subject to change.   

   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

Staffs the History Room while the Memory Lab is open.  Provides one-on-one assistance to patrons using the Memory Lab.  Troubleshoots Memory Lab equipment.  Provides basic research assistance to patrons in the History Room.    

   

Skills Needed:  

Excellent computer skills   Excellent communication skills   Competent on giving instruction on a one-on-one basis  

 

Weekly Shifts Available:

Mondays: 2:00-5:00 Fridays: 11:00-2:00 Fridays: 2:00-5:00

If responding to this need, please include preferred shift in reply.

   

Time Commitment:  

Volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months.  

   

Requirements:  

Adult library volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.   Must agree to undergo a background check prior to starting their volunteer service  

  
Questions? 

For any questions, please email apena@sanleandro.org