You will commit to tutoring at least one hour per week for 20 weeks (October-March).  Each tutor is assigned to 2 students and the tutor works with the same two students for the tutoring term.  This time commitment allows ample opportunity for you and your students to build a relationship which is the foundation of the AKR model. 

You will meet with students in a one-on-one setting for 30 minutes each week.  A typical tutoring session consists of opportunities for skill-building activities, reading practice for the student, and interactive games to reinforce foundational reading skills. Additionally, there’s always time for conversation, time to read aloud to your student, and many shared laughs and stickers!

No, it is not a requirement to have an education background.  You provide the time and the relationship. We provide the training, the materials, and ongoing coaching and support.

Tutoring takes place at designated school sites during the morning and early afternoon as well as at after school sites in the late afternoon between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm.

You will fill out an application and “save your spot” to tutor May through July. In August and September, once the schools have finalized their schedules, you will select your exact tutoring day and time.

Consistent attendance is very important, but it is understood that there will be times when you will need to reschedule a session.  You will communicate directly with the site contact or teacher to cancel or reschedule a session.

Student attendance is tracked on a regular basis and if the student misses sessions consistently, the AKR Program Coordinator will reassign you to a new student.  Similarly, if the match is not working out, the school staff and the AKR team will work together to support you and determine if it’s necessary to find a new student match.

As an AKR tutor, you are helping students to become confident, fluent readers which will in turn help create a stronger community.  Volunteers have reported that it is often the best part of their week, and they get as much out of it as the student does.  It is gratifying to watch a student make progress which will help them to catch up to their peers and excel in school.  Reading is a foundational skill that is necessary for each student to master. AKR reading tutors are building relationships as well as building stronger readers.

There are many ways to get involved with AR Kids Read- become a donor, start a book drive, volunteer during our fundraising events, or help with small program projects. Email info@arkidsread.org to find out exactly how you can get involved!

AKR hosts the Literacy Playground at our after-school program sites. Volunteer opportunities are available during the summer program as well.

Complete the volunteer application here, or if you have any additional questions or would like more information, please email info@arkidsread.org or call our office at 501-244-2661.