Volunteer Tutors Needed

Change someone's future

Many children with dyslexia and adults in our community struggle with reading. Right now, we have learners eager to improve their literacy skills, and we need dedicated tutors to help them succeed!

We are currently seeking Volunteer Tutors for two of our programs:

Adult Literacy – Help adults who read at or below a 7th-grade level develop their reading and writing skills to achieve personal goals, such as getting a driver’s license or reading to their children.
KidsQuest – Support students in grades 2-6 who have a diagnosed reading disability or an IEP by tutoring them using the Barton Program, a structured literacy approach designed for struggling readers.

As a Volunteer Tutor, you’ll make a lasting impact while forming meaningful connections. Empower someone with the life-changing gift of literacy and be part of their journey toward success!

LearningQuest's Adult Literacy and KidsQuest Office

1032 11th St.

Modesto, CA 95354

209-522-0656

Tutors say...

“I enjoy teaching, I’ve learned to work with the student at their pace, make the material your own and listen to their needs and goals – and most of all enjoy and have fun”

- Mike (pictured)

“I’ve always like the Library and I absolutely love to read. When I first heard about this program, I thought I’d like to try tutoring. I’ve never been a teacher, so I felt a bit unsure, but since becoming part of the program, I’ve found that I absolutely love it.”

- Carla

Why Tutor?

It is really about wanting to share your love of reading with someone ready to learn.

You will teach an adult to improve their comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking skills so that they can do what most of us take for granted:

make a doctor's appointment
go grocery shopping
apply for a job
speak with their children’s teachers
read a menu
and so many other essential everyday tasks.

Tutoring Sessions

In our Adult Literacy program, students and tutors meet consistently twice a week for 90-minute sessions for at least six months. Tutoring sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on the agreement between the student and tutor. Matches are made based on preferences such as schedule and reading level.
For our KidsQuest program, tutoring sessions are in-person only, with students and tutors meeting twice a week for 1-hour sessions. This program provides structured literacy support to children with diagnosed reading disabilities or IEPs.

In partnership with the Library

In-person tutoring sessions are typically held at the LearningQuest wing of the Stanislaus County Library. However, the space is currently closed for remodeling to create an even better learning environment for our students and tutors.

In the meantime, all in-person tutoring sessions will take place at our main LearningQuest office, located at 1032 11th Street, Modesto, CA 95354.

Our staff remains on hand at all times to support you. LearningQuest continues to provide a welcoming and well-equipped space for individualized learning, with all student and volunteer materials funded by California Library Literacy Services.

Experience welcome, but not necessary

We will provide all the training and materials you need to become a tutor and help transform a life through literacy! Whether you’re working with an adult learner or a child in KidsQuest, you’ll make a lasting impact.

LearningQuest Tutors:

✅ Are kind, patient, and empathetic
✅ No experience needed – we provide all training and materials
✅ Can read, write, and communicate in English
✅ Have 4-6 hours per week to volunteer, including tutoring and prep/travel
✅ Can meet with a learner twice a week at a scheduled time
✅ Are 18 years of age or older

Volunteer Tutoring: Programs