Volunteer in Seattle
Online & in-person options
Volunteering is available in person and online with Reading Partners Seattle.
1 hour per week
Volunteers commit to a little over an hour per week. We welcome more.
Flexible times
Flexible weekly tutoring times are available. Choose the time that works best for you!
No experience required
We provide a highly effective, easy-to-use curriculum, training, and ongoing support.
Volunteer requirements
- Age: You must be at least 14 years old to tutor in person and 18 years old to tutor online.
- Time & location: Commit to a little over one hour per week (tutoring generally takes place 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Thurs) and reside in Seattle.
- 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 Seattle
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 interested in tutoring in-person. You can select your preferred location in the sign-up form above.