Tutors meet with their learners at least two times a week for an hour and a half to work on reading, math, writing and problem solving skills.  Tutors and learners are matched by READ Program staff based on tutor and learner preferences such as meeting time and skill abilities.  Tutor at convenient times and places... Scheduling is flexible!

Who can be a tutor? 

Anyone can become a tutor!

No teaching experience needed!
Tutors do not need previous teaching experience- only a willingness and commitment to help their learner succeed.

How can I become a tutor?

Just attend one of our tutor training sessions!
All tutors attend a free training before being matched with a learner.  Training topics include: tutoring techniques, learning styles, available resources and lesson planning. 

     See our Upcoming Events page for tutor training dates.

Interested Allegheny College students can earn credit or work study for volunteering at the READ Program! 

Literacy Corps (English 501) tutors earn 4 English credits at Allegheny College; they attend class one day a week on Mondays from 12:20-1:20 and give 40 hours of tutoring through the semester.  For more information on Literacy Corps or tutoring as an Allegheny student, please contact us or stop by the English Department Office in Oddfellows.

Work study positions are also available to Allegheny students with federal work study. Please call for more information. 

When and where do I tutor?

Tutors and learners arrange tutoring sessions at convenient times and places. 

Open a new world for someone.  Call or e-mail today to register!

For more information or to sign up:

Meadville Office- 337-7323   ccread@windstream.net

Titusville Office- 827-0212   titusvillereadprogram@verizon.net 

"The ability to help someone attain their goals is something that cannot be put into words, only experiences. Adult literacy can be considered an epidemic. No one really realizes how many people struggle with what is known as functional literacy until they look at the statistics. With The READ Program, you are given the ability to play a one on one support role for the learner that may have never existed before."

-Lee Neubert, Allegheny College Literacy Corps Tutor

"READ has taught me that I CAN learn."

-Leslie, Family Literacy Learner