Volunteer Literacy Tutor - Summer 2026

NYC Service; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

NYC Service is looking for dedicated volunteer literacy tutors for the summer cycle from July 6 to August 13. Volunteers will support low-income students in grades 3-8 with reading skills, engaging with them virtually via Zoom.

This opportunity involves attending in-person orientation and training sessions, and committing to work with a child twice a week for six weeks. It's a meaningful role aimed at enhancing children's literacy and preventing summer slide.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Skills in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist low-income students with literacy tutoring.
• Engage with students virtually twice a week for six weeks.

Job description

NYC Service is looking for dedicated volunteer literacy tutors for the summer cycle from July 6 to August 13. Volunteers will support low-income students in grades 3-8 with reading skills, engaging with them virtually via Zoom.

This opportunity involves attending in-person orientation and training sessions, and committing to work with a child twice a week for six weeks. It's a meaningful role aimed at enhancing children's literacy and preventing summer slide.