Opportunities From: Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Volunteer: 25-26 AFTER-SCHOOL and SUMMER Tutoring in Reading Comprehension

Tutor two students, one-on-one, in reading comprehension.  After-school tutoring takes place in one of three locations:  The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, the Main Library in West Palm Beach and the Lantana Public Library in Lake Worth.  Tutoring occurs after school, between the hours of 3:30pm and 5:30pm. 

Commit to tutor at least fifteen hours during the school year. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Training is required.

Program: Building Better Readers

Tutor two students, one-on-one, in reading comprehension.  After-school tutoring takes place in one of three locations:  The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, the Main Library in West Palm Beach and the Lantana Public Library in Lake Worth.  Tutoring occurs after school, between the hours of 3:30pm and 5:30pm. 

Commit to tutor at least fifteen hours during the school year. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Training is required.

Program: Building Better Readers

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Behind the Scenes Literacy Support

Support our mission by participating in various behind-the scenes volunteer opportunities with the Literacy Coalition.  Volunteers may help with labeling books, unpacking boxes of books, shelving and other duties as needed.  Availability and dates/times needed will vary.  

Program: Special Events

Support our mission by participating in various behind-the scenes volunteer opportunities with the Literacy Coalition.  Volunteers may help with labeling books, unpacking boxes of books, shelving and other duties as needed.  Availability and dates/times needed will vary.  

Program: Special Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: 25-26 Tutor a MIDDLE SCHOOL Aged Student in Reading Comprehension

Tutor two to three middle school aged students, one-on-one, in reading comprehension at selected schools throughout Palm Beach County. Tutoring occurs during regular school hours.  Hours vary by school location.  Volunteers are asked to commit to two tutor sessions per week, 60–90-minute sessions (or team up with another volunteer and each one tutors one session per week).  There is a minimum of 30 tutoring sessions per student in a school year.

Program: Building Better Readers

Tutor two to three middle school aged students, one-on-one, in reading comprehension at selected schools throughout Palm Beach County. Tutoring occurs during regular school hours.  Hours vary by school location.  Volunteers are asked to commit to two tutor sessions per week, 60–90-minute sessions (or team up with another volunteer and each one tutors one session per week).  There is a minimum of 30 tutoring sessions per student in a school year.

Program: Building Better Readers

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 25-26 VIRTUALLY Tutor a Child in Reading Comprehension

Tutor two students, one-on-one, in reading comprehension.  This is a virtual volunteer opportunity.  The volunteer tutor and parent will work together to determine a schedule that works for both. Volunteers and students meet via Zoom or Google Meet.

Commit to tutor at least 15 hours during the school year.  Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Training is required as well as a Background Check.

Program: Building Better Readers

Tutor two students, one-on-one, in reading comprehension.  This is a virtual volunteer opportunity.  The volunteer tutor and parent will work together to determine a schedule that works for both. Volunteers and students meet via Zoom or Google Meet.

Commit to tutor at least 15 hours during the school year.  Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Training is required as well as a Background Check.

Program: Building Better Readers

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 9/16 Attend Training to Become a Volunteer Tutor

All volunteers who wish to volunteer with the Building Better Readers program as a tutor for elementary school aged children in the School District of Palm Beach County, are required to attend a training program.  This program has been developed in conjunction with the Palm Beach County School District.   The training is offered by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County on various dates throughout the year.  

Our next training will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM at the Literacy Coalition.  The training site is located at 3651 Quantum Blvd in Boynton Beach.  This specific session will be preparing tutors for in school tutoring, starting with the 2026-27 school year.  In addition, volunteers can tutor at after school location sites or tutor virtually.  

Program: Tutor Training

All volunteers who wish to volunteer with the Building Better Readers program as a tutor for elementary school aged children in the School District of Palm Beach County, are required to attend a training program.  This program has been developed in conjunction with the Palm Beach County School District.   The training is offered by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County on various dates throughout the year.  

Our next training will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM at the Literacy Coalition.  The training site is located at 3651 Quantum Blvd in Boynton Beach.  This specific session will be preparing tutors for in school tutoring, starting with the 2026-27 school year.  In addition, volunteers can tutor at after school location sites or tutor virtually.  

Program: Tutor Training

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Sep 16, 2026

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Organize and Label Books for Distribution in the Community

Teen volunteers will help support the Literacy Coalition by placing stickers on books that will be distributed to children and families in our community.  This is a simple but important task that helps us organize and prepare books for giveaways and literacy programs. It’s also a great way to earn volunteer hours, meet other students, and make a positive impact.

No experience is needed — we’ll provide all materials and instructions. Just bring your energy and willingness to help!

Program: Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teen volunteers will help support the Literacy Coalition by placing stickers on books that will be distributed to children and families in our community.  This is a simple but important task that helps us organize and prepare books for giveaways and literacy programs. It’s also a great way to earn volunteer hours, meet other students, and make a positive impact.

No experience is needed — we’ll provide all materials and instructions. Just bring your energy and willingness to help!

Program: Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Organize a Book Drive

Many children and students served by our literacy programs may not have appropriate books to read in their homes. The Coalition’s goal is to provide them with quality children’s books to practice reading at home, helping them improve their literacy skills and develop a love of reading, books, and learning. You can help by organizing a book drive or donating new and gently used books in excellent condition for preschool-age children and elementary-grade-level students served by the Literacy Coalition’s programs.

Program: Book Drives

Many children and students served by our literacy programs may not have appropriate books to read in their homes. The Coalition’s goal is to provide them with quality children’s books to practice reading at home, helping them improve their literacy skills and develop a love of reading, books, and learning. You can help by organizing a book drive or donating new and gently used books in excellent condition for preschool-age children and elementary-grade-level students served by the Literacy Coalition’s programs.

Program: Book Drives

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 33426

Allow Groups: No