Volunteer with BoulderReads
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with BoulderReads! Below are the requirements for each programs’ volunteers.
One-on-One Tutors
- At least 18 years old
- Comfortable reading and writing, speaking and listening in English
- Complete the BoulderReads tutor training
- Commit to 3 hours of tutoring a week for at least 6 months
- Maintain regular contact with learners and BoulderReads staff
- Meet learners remotely via video conference platform like Zoom, Skype, or Facetime. In the future when safe, be able to meet at library branches or other public locations
- Proficient with email, video conferencing, basic software and web-based electronic resources
- Abide by Boulder Public Library policies and procedures
Read more and apply here to be a volunteer tutor.
Conversations in English Group Facilitators
- Native English speakers at least 18 years old
- Support a multi-level English conversation group by facilitating discussion on selected topics and general conversations
- Select appropriate topics and materials for discussion
- Provide a welcome and pleasant learning environment for all
- Maximize speaking opportunities for all learners
- Maintain learners’ confidentiality
- Submit weekly program attendance
- Maintain regular email communication with BoulderReads staff
- Abide by Boulder Public Library policies and procedures
- Proficient in and comfortable with facilitating groups via Zoom, including sharing screens, chat function, etc.
Read more and apply here to be a volunteer facilitator.
High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Tutors
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have at least a High School Diploma
- Feel comfortable working one-on-one or in small groups of adult learners
- Complete the BoulderReads tutor training
- Commit to at least one semester (10-12 weeks) of tutoring
- Maintain regular contact with BoulderReads staff
- If tutoring in the Spanish classes, be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish
- Abide by Boulder Public Library policies and procedures
- Proficient in and comfortable with facilitating groups via Zoom, including sharing screens, chat function, etc.
Read more and apply here to be a volunteer HiSET tutor.
For more information, reach our BoulderReads staff through our contact us page.