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Become A Volunteer Tutor!

We have volunteer opportunities for high schoolers, college students, retirees and working professionals! Teach students online from any location with flexible scheduling that you control.
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Why tutor with Learn To Be?

The easiest way to earn community service hours

If you're looking for community service hours, we've got you covered. We'll track hours and help with verification. Whether in high school, college or through any other organization that requires community service, we've got your back.
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Earn the PVSA and join our Tutor Corp

We've given out hundreds of Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSAs) to people of all ages. And our Tutor Corp is an exclusive year long tenure for 75 high achieving high school and college kids looking to earn a stipend for their tutoring.
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Learn To Be tutoring is great for all ages

High school, college, professional, retired teachers, retired folks. It doesn't matter how old you are. Online tutoring through Learn To Be is a perfect place for you. We've got a community of thousands of folks ready to support you as you help kids who need it most.
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How It Works

One student. One tutor. Every week.

Select a student you think you can help. We'll provide you with everything you need to help your student be their best self at school!

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Apply Online

Tell us more about yourself so we can determine if Learn To Be is the right fit.

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Find A Student

Search through student profiles to find the perfect fit for you based on your experience and schedule.

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Tutor

Meet with your student every week and help them unlock their potential!
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Frequently asked questions

Some common questions we get about the Volunteer Online Tutoring
Who can become a tutor?
Learn To Be tutors are comprised of 3 general groups:
1.  High school students (~70% of our tutor base)
2. College students (~20% of our tutor base)
3. Professionals/Retirees (~10% of our tutor base)

There may be tutors who don't fall into one of these 3 categories, but these are the general buckets.
Do I need to have tutoring or teaching experience to be a tutor?
No prior experience is required! We welcome anyone passionate about helping students succeed, and we provide you with resources to help you get started.
What are the duties of a volunteer tutor?
Tutors work 1-on-1 with students online, helping with homework, academic skills, and confidence-building. We ask tutors to commit to at least 1-2 sessions per week with their students for approximately 4 months (one semester), as consistent, long-term tutoring has been shown to be the most effective way to support learning.
How often are tutors expected to meet with their students?
Our tutors are expected to commit to 60-minute lessons 1-2x per week with their student/s for at least 4 months, although most tutors stay longer! Tutor and students create their own schedules based on what works for them both.
Why is this a great community service option for high school students?
Volunteering with Learn To Be offers tutors a flexible and impactful way to give back. We know that many of our tutors are very busy with school and other commitments so the flexibility to create your own tutoring schedule is a huge benefit to volunteering with Learn To Be. Along with our system that allows tutors to quickly and easily have their hours verified. Additionally, tutors have the opportunity to earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and participate in our Tutor Corps program, both of which provide valuable recognition and experience. Engaging in this service enhances college and career applications by demonstrating leadership, commitment, and a dedication to educational equity.
How do I apply for the President's volunteer service award?
Once you’ve completed the required volunteer hours, please submit your application and testimonial. Be sure to include all the necessary details, and LTB will review and verify your hours. If everything looks good, you will be notified and mailed your award! Please visit our PVSA help page for full details: https://help.learntobe.org/article/141-presidents-volunteer-service-award