Volunteer Literacy Tutor

Open the world of reading to a child and become a volunteer tutor! 

ONE TO ONE Literacy Society is looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and open-minded individuals to share the joy of reading with children in their community. Volunteer tutors develop a connection with their readers, which will help them feel successful and confident with their reading skills.  

We run two programs:
- In-person school tutoring at a local elementary school in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
- Virtual after-school tutoring over Zoom

What are the requirements?  
We are looking for community members who are:  
- Friendly, reliable, and who like to work with children  
- Aged 18 or over  
- Available to meet during the school day, at an elementary school in your community, or after-school (4-6 pm) over Zoom
- Able to commit to weekly shifts for the duration of the school year from October to June or January to June  

Who are the readers?  
Children in grades 1-7 who are not reading at the same level as their peers or could benefit from one-on-one time with a caring literacy tutor.    

No prior tutoring experience is necessary! ONE TO ONE will provide ongoing training opportunities and a network of support.   

It is easy to get started on your volunteer journey: 
(1) Fill out an application form on our website: https://one-to-one.ca/get-involved/become-a-tutor/. To participate in our February 2026 cohort, applications should be submitted by January 5, 2026.
(2) Complete a Criminal Record Check (application on our website)
(3) Have a telephone interview with a ONE TO ONE staff member to make sure we are a good match. 
(4) Orientation and training sessions will be held in January 2026.