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 28
Saturday, 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!
