Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Literacy Pittsburgh. The first step in becoming a volunteer is to watch this 15-minute video about our organization, our students, and what is needed to be a successful volunteer.

After watching the video, you'll next need to complete the volunteer application and register for a free, two-hour Introductory Training about teaching adult learners. Please see the training dates below for upcoming workshops. Information about additional training will be provided at the introductory session. We can’t wait to meet you!

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Upcoming Training Opportunities

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Saturday, December 14
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Green Tree Public Library
10 W Manilla Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
Zoom Workshop

Wednesday, January 8
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For this virtual training, the Zoom link will be provided once you register.

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Saturday, January 11   
10:30 am – 12:30 pm       
Allegheny Carnegie Library 
1230 Federal Street
Pittsburgh 15212 

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Saturday, February 8   
10:30 am – 12:30 pm       
East Liberty Carnegie Library 
130 S. Whitfield St
Pittsburgh 15206 

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
Zoom Workshop

Monday, February 10

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For this virtual training, the Zoom link will be provided once you register.

Volunteer Spotlight: Bobby
"I've been looking to volunteer with Literacy Pittsburgh since moving back to the area in 2012. I wanted to do something that could make a difference for another person. I'm not sappy, but it's funny how it ended up making just as much of a difference in my life, too."
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