Literacy Partners is looking for compassionate volunteers to help us strengthen and expand our online adult education programs. Come join us!

We strengthen families through a two-generation approach to education. With our free classes, low-income parents in New York City develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world. Our research-based curriculum also incorporates child development and parenting support to help parents boost their children’s early reading, school readiness, and social-emotional growth.

As a volunteer at Literacy Partners, you play a major role in helping low-income and immigrant parents and caregivers develop the literacy and language skills they need to succeed in today’s world.

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Take a Look at the Volunteer Programs We offer:

  • English for Parents
    Group English classes for parents of young children to improve everyday English skills. Volunteers are in-class conversation facilitators and speaking partners.
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    One-on-One Speaking Partner        Small Group Conversation Facilitator
  • Reading for Adults
    One-on-one reading help for parents of young children and other adults to help adults achieve their reading goals to feel more comfortable reading with their children. Volunteers are one-on-one tutors.
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    Reading Tutor
  • High School Equivalency and Transition to College
    Leadership development classes for young parents who plan to go to college. Volunteers help with one-on-one writing help and student mentoring.
    Writing Partners
  • La Fuerza de Familias Latinas
    Workshops for Spanish-speaking parents. Volunteers provide office and event support.
  • LP Communications, Development, or Program Departments
    Volunteers assist with a wide variety of day-to-day tasks and special projects.