Riverside County Library System

Literacy Volunteering

The Riverside County Library System’s Literacy Services are made possible through the generous dedication and passion of our volunteer tutors. Our volunteer tutors provide an invaluable service to our communities in providing reading, writing, digital, and/or job assistance.

Volunteer support may include:

Tutoring adults one-on-one (in-person and/or online)
Leading small group classes
Program promotion in the community
And more!

Literacy volunteers must be 18 or older to work with adult learners. Teen volunteers may help with program prep. Volunteers must be interviewed AND complete the Literacy volunteer training.

Trainings are in the Spring (January & March) and Fall (September & October). One-on-one trainings can be made available but will be dependent on staff availability.

Part 1 of the New Literacy Volunteer Training is below - Please complete the New Tutor Training Part 1 Form HERE after watching the video.

Interested volunteers may contact Literacy at (951) 685-6901 for additional information as well.

Literacy Events

Volunteer Application

Select the library you would like to Volunteer.

At which Library location are you interested in volunteering?

First Name

Last Name

Email address

Phone number

Please make sure your voicemail accepts messages.

Address

City/Town

ZIP Code

Date of Birth

Literacy volunteers must be 18 or older. For local library volunteers, please go to Services > Volunteer.

Highest Level of Education Completed

Race/Ethnicity

If you selcted other

Please list any languages in which you are comfortable speaking.

How did you hear about our program?

Have you tutored adult learners in the past?

Yes

If yes, please tell us about your experience

Are you currently working?

If employed, where do you work and what kind of work do you do?

Please list any clubs or groups you are a member of

Which of the following programs are you interested in volunteering for?

Adult literacy one-on-one tutoring (online)

Adult literacy one-on-one tutoring (in-person)

Adult literacy small group classes (2-10 students)

Family literacy support person

Providing walk-in support

Event/workshop prep

Other skills you could contribute

When are you available for tutoring?

Let us know the days you would be available (morning and/or afternoon)