Thursday, Nov. 28 – All locations will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Tutoring One-on-One

For adults seeking to improve their literacy skills to achieve personal goals related to post-secondary education, career advancement, and family literacy engagement.

Volunteer tutors meet with adult learners in person and/or online for learning sessions that fit their schedule and meet their literacy needs.

Interested in becoming a learner? Fill out our contact form or email us at [email protected]

Requirements for learner participation: 

  • Must be 18+ years old and live or work in Boulder County
  • Holds less than a 2-year college degree from a U.S. college or university
  • Commits to 3 hours of tutoring a week for at least 6 months
  • Speaks comfortably in English in person and on the phone
  • Has literacy goals that are personal, educational or work-related
  • Completes a reading placement test with BoulderReads

Interested in volunteering as a literacy tutor? Apply here!

Requirements for literacy tutors:

  • Must be at least 18+ years old
  • Has advanced reading and writing, speaking and listening in English skills
  • Completes the BoulderReads tutor training
  • Commits to 3 hours of tutoring a week for at least 6 months
  • Maintains regular communication with the learner and BoulderReads staff
  • Meets learner online, at library branches, or other public locations
  • Is proficient with email, basic software and web-based electronic resources