Volunteer

Make Your Words Count.

As a Literacy Center volunteer, your words will enrich the lives of local residents who want to improve their literacy skills. And we can promise that your life will be enriched in return!

It is humbling. You never think about how hard it is. I'm lucky to work with someone very smart. I have fun!

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Volunteer

1 in 8

That’s the number of West Michigan adults who struggle with low literacy. So we have an ongoing need for volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners.

You don’t need any special skills to be a tutor—just the ability to read and write English, and a passion to help others do the same. Our Volunteer Orientation will give you everything you need to get started, and our Tutor Resources are always available.

Ready to get Started?

Fill out the Volunteer Interest form below or call 616-459-5151 to explore our volunteer opportunities.

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Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Orientation
Friday August 30, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday September 3, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation at KDL Kentwood Library
Friday September 6, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Monday September 9, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday September 19, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday September 25, 2019 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday September 30, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation at KDL Kentwood Library
Thursday October 3, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday October 8, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday October 16, 2019 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Friday October 25, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday October 31, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday November 4, 2019 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Friday November 15, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday November 19, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday November 27, 2019 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Friday December 6, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday December 12, 2019 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday December 17, 2019 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Friday January 3, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday January 7, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday January 16, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday January 20, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday January 29, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday February 4, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday February 10, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Friday February 21, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday February 26, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday March 3, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday March 9, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday March 19, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Friday March 27, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday March 31, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Friday April 10, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday April 16, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday April 20, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday April 29, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Friday May 8, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday May 14, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Monday May 18, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday May 27, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Thursday June 4, 2020 6:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday June 9, 2020 10:00 am
Volunteer Orientation
Friday June 19, 2020 2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday June 24, 2020 6:00 pm

Tutor Resources

Educational Resources

Tips and tools for tutors.

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Monthly Tutor Log

Submit by the first of each month.

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Match Confirmation Form

Submit after the first meeting with your learner.

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