Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference by helping others grow in their English skills.
Volunteer with Purpose
Our volunteer program offers multiple ways to support English language learners through both individual and group instruction. Volunteers can serve as 1:1 tutors or teach group classes, either in person or online. Whether you’re guiding structured literacy lessons or helping someone practice conversation, you’ll receive training, resources, and ongoing support. No teaching experience is required- just a desire to help others learn and grow.
One-on-one Tutoring Opportunities
LFA offers two tutoring programs for volunteers. Volunteers meet with their students weekly for at least three months. Tutors and students can meet either in person or online. All volunteers receive an orientation prior to meeting with their student.
Conversation Partners Program
Conversation Partners Program
- Conversation partners are volunteers who help English language learners improve their
- Literacy tutors work with students who want to focus on
Group Class Teaching
Volunteer teachers have the opportunity to guide small groups of English learners in a supportive classroom setting.
- Commit to teaching for one 12-week session
- Choose to teach in-person or online
- Receive curriculum, training, and teaching resources before classes begin
- By leading a group, you’ll create an engaging learning environment where students can practice their skills, support one another, and build confidence together.
Frequently Asked Questions
We ask that tutors commit to meeting with their student for at least 3 months. Typically, tutors meet once a week for 1-2 hours.
You may work with a student online or in-person.
Typically, our volunteer tutors work with 1 student at a time.
For in-person tutoring, the Volunteer Coordinator will assist you in finding a public location for your meetings i.e: the CEC, a public library location, a café, etc..