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Ready to Help Other Kids?

After-School Tutor

DURATION

1-2 hours

WHERE

In Person and on-line.

Our regular programming is held at seven different locations—our Tutoring Center in Egleston Square and six different Boston Public Schools. The vast majority of students in 826 Boston programming attend Boston Public Schools (BPS) in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain. Remote volunteer opportunities also available.

WHEN

School year calendar

WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED

Transportation

HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

826 Boston maintains a network of more than 2,500 volunteers from the Boston community—including professional writers, artists, and teachers. More than 700 volunteers regularly devote their time and talents to our programs. These qualified and compassionate individuals are involved in each and every program 826 Boston offers.

DESCRIPTION

Join our community of more than 700 writing coaches, tutors, storytellers, editors, illustrators, workshop leaders, and more!  Our volunteers wear many hats and help out in a variety of 826 Boston programs. Learn more about the roles you can take on as a volunteer - in our Writers' Rooms; in our Tutoring Center; and with our Annual Projects.  

ITEMS NEEDED

Our programming caters to students grades K-12 and beyond, both in and out of school, across a range of subjects, so the choice simply depends on your interests and strengths. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You must be at least 16 years old.

NEXT STEPS

Ensure you can commit to weekly sessions and then scroll down for "VIEW INSTRUCTIONS" for detailed information!

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Sound like fun?VIEW INSTRUCTIONS▼ to get started.
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  1. Our Tutoring Center will be hosting a number of in-person and online new tutor training sessions.

  2. Check out our Virtual Volunteer Orientation Guide to register for a webinar or in-person session, and remember to invite a friend or two!The Volunteer Orientation Guide provides an in-depth look at our programs, impact, and volunteer roles and responsibilities.

  3. Submit a Tutor Application and Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).  The submission form is available at the end of the Volunteer Orientation Guide.

  4. Sign up for shifts!   Volunteers can commit to regular weekly tutoring shifts or sign up for individual shifts based on their availability.

  5. Be sure to let us know that this volunteer opportunity was found on PGK.

  6. Kindly fill out this PGK impact form when you’ve completed the activity. 
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