Agency: San Diego Public Libraries

Description: Summer Reader tutors always bring joy to the children’s day when they are given the help they need in order to succeed. The kids' education is our future!  Volunteers will help encourage, motivate and inspire youth in the continuation of their education by assisting them with reading and other academic subjects during the summer. Students range from K-12. No previous tutoring experience necessary!

Their mission: To offer free reading and educational assistance to San Diego's School children.

Project requirements: Join Flex Minimum age required: 14 Turn in a waiver form if you or your guest is below 18 years of age. If you are signing up guests or a team, please limit the size of your group to 3 volunteers. Click here for homework helper tips. 

**French and Spanish speakers needed for this homework helper project**

Please note: By signing up for projects and not attending, you may be depriving someone else of the opportunity to participate and the project of much-needed support.

Impact Areas: Children & Youth, Children & Youth, Children & Youth: Elementary school, Children & Youth: Enrichment and Recreation, Children & Youth: High school, Children & Youth: Literacy, Children & Youth: Mentoring, Children & Youth: Middle school, Children & Youth: Tutoring, Adult Education and Literacy

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Types of Volunteering: Short-term / One-time Opportunities, Population Served: Youth, Types of Volunteering: Youth, Types of Volunteering: Tutoring / Coaching, Issue Area: Education / Tutoring / Literacy, Issue Area: Poverty / Low Income

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
General: Training and Tutoring, General: Mentoring