Option 1: Become a Tutor
If you are interested in being a Project Read Volunteer, please contact the office by filling out the form below or calling 801-448-READ (7323) or emailing [email protected]. You can make an appointment for a face to face orientation or a staff member can direct you to our online orientation. Complete the orientation by answering the questions included in the orienation. Your answers will be submitted to Project Read staff.
At the end of the orientation, you will be directed to a link for our online application. Complete the application and submit.
Come to our office to meet the staff, take a tour, and pay your book deposit ($20, fully refundable). You can call (801-488-7323) or email ([email protected]) to schedule an appointment, or just drop by during our office hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Project Read Office
Provo City Library at Academy Square
550 N University Ave, RM 215
Provo, UT 84601
Lab Training
Before being assigned a student, you will need to attend two sessions of Literacy Lab. Labs are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1-2:30 and 5:30-7:00 pm.
Lab #1 : You will observe and participate to get a feel for teaching and the students. After lab, you will meet with the Literacy Specialist to schedule and discuss your lesson for Lab #2.
Lab #2: You will teach a short (10 minute) lesson and receive feedback from the Literacy Specialist.
Once the we have reviewed your application and the Literacy Specialist has approved your lab training, you will be assigned to a student. When a student is identified that matches your preferences (on application), a staff member will contact you to schedule a time to meet your new student. At the “new pair meeting” the tutor and student will decide on a time and place to meet for tutoring sessions and discuss the student’s personal and skill goals. The staff member will suggest and check out materials based on the student’s needs.
As soon as possible, after being paired, we ask that you complete Tutor Training. Tutor Training will prepare you for your one-on-one tutoring experience. This training discusses lesson planning, goal setting, and provides several examples and ideas on how to teach different literacy topics. Tutor Training assures you are providing your student with the best support.
Option 2: Become a Lab, Office, or Event Volunteer
If you are interested in being a Project Read Volunteer, please contact the office by filling out the form below or calling 801-448-READ (7323) or emailing [email protected]. You can make an appointment for a face to face orientation or a staff member can direct you to our online orientation. Complete the orientation by answering the questions included in the orienation. Your answers will be submitted to Project Read staff.
At the end of the orientation, you will be directed to a link for our online application. Complete the application and submit.
Observe first lab, meet the staff and students, and tour the office. No appointment necessary.
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lab Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1-2:30 pm and 5:30-7:00 pm
Lab Volunteers: Please use the Lab Sign Up to reserve your volunteer slot in lab. Depending on student attendance, we cannot always accommodate drop ins.
Office Volunteers: Projects for office volunteers vary so please meet directly with a staff member to discuss the needs and planning of projects you’d like to assist on.
Become a Volunteer
We always welcome new Volunteers! Please fill in the form below.