Literacy Tutors and Instructors

Literacy tutors and instructors have the opportunity to teach or tutor adult English language learners as they develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Volunteers can either teach a regular class, a small group or work individually with students. Classes meet Monday-Thursday afternoons, 3 to 5 pm and Saturday mornings, 10 am to noon.

Literacy training is provided, including 12 hours of ELL training through Literacy Works and ongoing observation of staff instructors and seasoned volunteers. Volunteers are also given the opportunity to network with fellow volunteers at ongoing supplemental trainings offered through Literacy Works and IAC’s Education & Employment department.

Please click here to fill out the Volunteer Literacy Tutor application OR contact Volunteer Coordinator, Milon Trilling, directly at mtrilling@indoamerican.org or (773) 973-4444 ext. 132.

Citizenship Interviewing

Citizenship interviewers help clients prepare for their citizenship interviews with the United States Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Volunteers work with the students by performing one-on-one interviews for the Civics department.

Interested individuals should contact Loknath Agarwal at lagarwal@indoamerican.org or ext. 110.