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 for an Info Session!

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Literations!

We are now accepting applications for volunteers to start in fall 2025.

Please sign up above to attend one of our summer information sessions. We’ll provide all the details you need to apply and get started. Additional sessions, including limited in-person options, will be announced soon.

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