Connecting where it counts
Make an immediate and lasting impact
Share your love of reading — a student is waiting!
Volunteer literacy coaches are ….
Open to learning & growing
Excited to join Literations
Patient and encouraging
Warm and fun
We operate exclusively in a limited number of select schools and afterschool programs in Boston, Framingham, and Chelsea MA. Each year, we collaborate with school districts to determine which schools are the best fit for our program. As a volunteer literacy coach, you’ll support students in grades 1-4 who can benefit from extra reading support. Join us in making a meaningful difference!
Simple steps to becoming a volunteer
Attend an information session
Commit to coaching at least 2 days (4-5 total hours) per week Oct-Jun (4-5 total hours)
Fill out the Volunteer Application
Attend Pre-Service Training (No prior teaching/tutoring experience required)
Get matched with your students and enjoy the rewards of coaching
Sign up to be notified when applications open!
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Literations!
Our next set of volunteers will start in fall 2026.
Info sessions (the required first step to volunteering) will begin over the summer. We’ll provide all the details you need to apply and get started. Please sign up above to be notified when applications open.
Training will take place in August/September,
and volunteering begins in October.
We can't wait to connect!
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Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering with Literations is a rewarding way to give back and grow. You'll:
Build meaningful connections with students and see the impact of your support firsthand. - Gain new skills through interactive training and hands-on experience.
- Join a welcoming community of passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- Enjoy social activities like coffee hours, walking groups, and attending sports games together.
Experience the joy of making a difference — for your students and yourself!
What our volunteers are saying
“Reading to a child one-on-one is like nothing else that you can do with a child.”
— Shirley Royster, Literations Literacy Coach, President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Awardee
“Volunteers play a pivotal role by providing one-on-one support, helping these students bridge educational gaps and thrive academically.”
— Josie Watson, Literations Literacy Coach, President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Awardee
“The literacy effort is not just about reading. Relationship building is crucial. I believe that without developing a relationship with these kids, the literacy process won’t be effective.”
— Bill Wolff, Literations Literacy Coach, President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Awardee