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From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Volunteer in Los Angeles

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Online or in-person tutoring

Volunteering is available in person or online with Reading Partners Los Angeles.

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1 hour per week

Volunteers commit to a little over an hour per week. We welcome more.

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Flexible times

Flexible weekly tutoring times are available. Choose the time that works best for you!

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No experience required

We provide a highly effective, easy-to-use curriculum, training, and ongoing support.

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Volunteer requirements

  • Age: You must be 14 years or older.
  • Time & location: Commit to a little over one hour per week (tutoring generally takes place 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Thurs) and reside in California.
  • Training: Complete required tutor orientation.
  • Technology: Online tutors must have access to a computer and reliable wifi.
  • Screening: Pass a background check and any additional required screening.
  • Terms and conditions: Agree to the terms of our tutor code of conduct.

Sign up to volunteer in Los Angeles

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer reading partner. We conveniently offer both in-person and online volunteer opportunities. To get started, please fill out the sign-up form below if you are a new volunteer interested in tutoring students during the 2024-25 school year. We will contact you via email with more information about tutor orientations and next steps.

If you are a returning tutor with questions, please contact us via email or phone. Otherwise, no action is needed at this time.

 Volunteer In-Person              Volunteer Online 

Note: The information collected in the sign-up process will help us learn more about you, better understand and support our volunteers, and meet grant requirements. You will only submit this information once. Reading Partners respects your right to privacy, and takes data security very seriously (see our privacy policy).

Reading center locations

Here is a reference map of our reading center locations for volunteers. If you’re interested in tutoring in-person, you can select your preferred location in the sign-up form above.

Key:
Yellow markers: in-person tutoring
Green markers: in-person and online tutoring
Blue markers: online tutoring

Mid-City
Shenandoah Street Elementary (2450 S. Shenandoah St., Los Angeles CA 90034); in-person
Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary (1661 S. Crescent Heights Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90035); in-person
Carthay Center Elementary (6351 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048); in-person

Downtown/South LA/Highland Park
49th Street Elementary (750 E. 49th St., Los Angeles CA 90011); in-person and online
20th Street Elementary (1353 E. 20th St., Los Angeles, CA 90011); in-person and online
Para Los Niños (E 7th St Los Angeles, CA 90021); online
Bushnell Way Elementary (5507 Bushnell Way, Los Angeles, CA 90042); in-person
Variety Boys and Girls Club( 2530 Cincinnati St, Los Angeles, CA 90033); online

Pasadena
Longfellow Elementary (1065 E. Washington Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91104); in-person
McKinley Elementary (325 S. Oak Knoll Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101); in-person and online
Jackson Elementary (593 W. Woodbury Rd. Altadena, CA 91101); in-person
Madison Elementary (5151 Ashtabula St. Pasadena, CA 91104); in-person and online
Hamilton Elementary (2089 Rose Villa St.Pasadena, CA 91107); in-person
Washington Elementary (1520 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103); in-person and online
Webster Elementary (2101 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104); online