Tutoring in Adult English Literacy Classrooms

Join us in advancing social equity through literacy! 1 in 6 Hoosiers cannot read above a fifth-grade level. At Indy Reads, our mission is to build the literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential. 

Indy Reads offers a series of courses through our Community Classroom program. As a volunteer, you will receive training and support to work alongside our experienced Teachers and adult students. Working alongside our adult students in our High School Equivalency (HSE), English Language Learning (ELL), Literacy Foundations, or workforce certifications classrooms is an opportunity to share your time and talents with our ambitious, resilient, and talented students.  

Through our classrooms, adult learners build the skills and confidence they need to access better job opportunities, help their children with their homework, and more meaningfully engage in the community. Volunteering in our Classrooms is a chance to change the life of an adult learner – and your own – for the better!   

Engage with our community in new ways by tutoring in our Community Classrooms (virtual or in-person)! 

• Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week for 19 weeks minimum. Option to renew each semester. Tutoring options are available in-person and/or online via Zoom.
• Skills & Experience: Patient, good listener, critical thinker, passion for teaching, cultural awareness, & sensitivity.
• Training Requirements: New volunteers must attend a Volunteer Info Session. They will then complete an online training before starting their volunteering commitment in a classroom. Additional online training options and materials will  be provided for ongoing learning opportunities!
• Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer.

Ready to get started? Sign-up for a Volunteer Info Session!

Virtual Info Session Sign-Up 

In-Person Info Session Sign-Up 

Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Lee Bennett, at [email protected]