Tutor Training
Course Schedule and Registration
The Literacy Connection has over 96 adults in our community waiting to be matched with a tutor like you! Potential volunteers are asked to attend a one-hour orientation session remotely. After the orientation, a decision to proceed to the online tutor training is needed to become a tutor.
Additional information will be provided at the orientation session, these sessions are available by appointment only. To receive the link to register, first complete the online Volunteer Interest Form, click here or call our office at 847-742-6565.
Course Materials and Cost
Tutor training is free, but there is a $35.00 fee to cover the resource book and background check. Payments are accepted as follows:
- By check, mail a check made payable to The Literacy Connection to our business address 270 N. Grove Avenue, Elgin IL 60120.
- An online payment, via-PayPal click here. Enter $35.00 to pay the tutor fee, then click either Donate with PayPal if you choose to pay with a PayPal account, otherwise click on Donate with a debit or credit card. If you select debit or credit card, additional card, contact information, and billing information is required.