BECOME A VOLUNTEER TUTOR

We are recruiting reliable, enthusiastic, compassionate and open-minded volunteer tutors for the 2025-2026 school year. Training will begin in September 2025.

Please complete our volunteer application form below and indicate if you’re interested in our virtual or in-person options (or both). Please also complete your vulnerable sector criminal record check (details below). We’ll contact you soon about next steps!

In-Person Tutoring

Volunteers will tutor in person in Vancouver and Lower Mainland elementary schools from October 2025 to May 2026. They will have a regular tutoring shift, reading one-on-one with students in Grades 1-7 one morning (9:00 am-12:00 pm) or afternoon (1:00-3:00 pm) each week throughout the school year, excluding school holidays. Training begins in September 2025.

Virtual Tutoring

Volunteer tutors for our after-school virtual program read with students in Grades 1-4 over Zoom. Tutors will have a regular weekly shift from 4:00-6:00 pm from November 2025 to May 2026, excluding school holidays. The students will be at home with a parent / caregiver nearby. We are looking for volunteers comfortable with technology and reading with children in a virtual environment. Training starts in September 2025.

“Volunteering with ONE TO ONE was an amazing, positive, and rewarding experience. I would like to thank everyone at ONE TO ONE for the opportunity to volunteer and be a part of the tutoring community.”

– A ONE TO ONE Tutor

Duties

Volunteer tutors develop a connection with their readers that will help them feel successful and confident with their reading skills.

Prerequisites

Tutors must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English and complete a criminal record check. We provide tutors orientation, training and ongoing support.

Time Commitment

Volunteers commit to a morning or afternoon tutoring shift of 2-3 hours per week.

STEP 1

Online Application

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STEP 2

Criminal Record Check

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STEP 3

Phone Orientation

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STEP 4

Training Session

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Volunteer Application Form

First Name ^*

Last Name ^*

Phone ^*

Email ^*

Street ^*

City ^*

Province

Country

Postal Code ^*

How did you hear about us? ^*

Current Occupation

Other Occupation

Employer ^*

Relevant Experience ^*

Why ONE TO ONE Literacy? ^*

Which program(s) are you interested in? ^*

What days are you available to tutor? Note: hold down the "control" button and click to select multiple days. ^*

If tutoring in-person, what area are you available?

Is there a preferred school you would like to tutor in?

Which language(s) are you able to tutor in? ^*

Special Considerations

Are there any accommodations you require?

Reference Name ^*

Reference Telephone ^*

Emergency Contact ^*

Emergency Contact Phone ^*

^* These fields are required.

FAQS

What if I will be away and miss some of my scheduled tutoring sessions?

We’ll either find a replacement or the student will skip that session. We understand that some events in life need to take priority over volunteer commitments. As long as you can keep a consistent schedule most of the time, that’s perfectly fine with us!

What if I am unable to submit a request for a criminal record check online?

If you cannot complete the online application, please contact our Volunteer Manager directly at sonja@one-to-one.ca

I have no tutoring experience. Am I qualified?

If you love children and love reading, you’re fully qualified to join us. We’ll make sure you have all the tools and training you need. Please note: our tutors must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English. Volunteers must commit to a regular weekly shift of two or three hours from approximately October to June. We welcome volunteers with varying physical abilities, though our volunteers are expected to meet students in their classroom and write notes on students’ progress.

What if I have more time available and want to take on more than one shift?

We’d be thrilled to assign you a second shift at the same school if they can accommodate you or a different school in your community.