Who can become a tutor?
Any adult (18 years or older) with a high school diploma or GED certificate, a valid Hillsborough County Public Library card, and transportation,
can become a tutor.
What do tutors do?
Adult Basic Education (ABE) tutors work with adults who would like to learn to read. Tutors work with students in one-on-one sessions.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tutors work with students who would like to learn to speak and read English. Tutors are matched with one student or a small group. ESOL tutors do not need to speak their student’s native language.
ESOL and ABE tutors meet with their students at least once a week for an hour. We ask our volunteer tutors to make a 48 instruction hour commitment to the program. If student and tutor schedules permit, tutoring could take place twice a week for 24 weeks.
One of our tutors made a video with her student:
How do I become a tutor?
Volunteer tutors are required to complete an online training.
If you would like to begin the training process, please fill out the Registration Form.
Where are tutors needed?
Literacy tutors are needed all over Hillsborough County.
Current student waitlist mapped to library locations.