New student inquiries are currently paused. Our inquiry system will reopen on Monday, August 11. If you would like to become a student, please check back then.

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!

volunteer application

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Thursday, August 7
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mt. Lebanon Library
16 Castle Shannon Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Thursday, September 4      
10:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Branch 
1230 Federal St. 
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Saturday, September 13      
10:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Hazelwood Branch 
5000 Second Ave. 
Pittsburgh, PA 15207 

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Saturday, October 4      
10:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Woods Run Branch 
1201 Woods Run Ave. 
Pittsburgh, PA 15212 

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Monday, October 13      
10:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center 
411 Seventh Ave Ste. 525 
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 

Introductory Tutor Training: Teaching Adult Learners
In-Person Workshop

Saturday, November 8      
11:00 am – 1:00 pm 
Green Tree Public Library 
10 W. Manilla Ave. 
Pittsburgh, PA 15220 

Volunteer Spotlight: Karen
“My experience as a tutor opened my eyes to how hard people will work to achieve goals. My students are fathers, and they work to make their families lives better by bringing them here, by working seven days a week, and by attending tutoring sessions after working all day so they could deal with teachers, doctors, landlords, and grocery store clerks.  Seeing their efforts, talking about their challenges, I see that immigrants are so good for this country.”
Photo of Volunteer Spotlight: Karen

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