FAQs

How are volunteers matched with a partner site?

We work with you to determine your availability, subject expertise, age group preference, and (when applicable) location preference. Based on those factors, we match you with one of our 35+ partner sites that meet those criteria.

I don’t have any experience tutoring. Can I still volunteer?

Yes! We offer a comprehensive training to all of our tutors, so that you can feel confident in your work with the students and maximize your tutoring hours.

I am a high school student. Can I still tutor?

Yes! Our tutors range in age from 15-75+ — we welcome all ages to lend their expertise to help students develop their academic skills.

What tutoring opportunities are available?

We have lots of tutoring opportunities available with all different types of partner sites, such as housing projects, job development corps, and after-school programs.

For opportunities around NYC, check out our most up-to-date listings here:
https://bit.ly/2mELbUQ

For opportunities based at CCNY, check out our most up-to-date listings here:
http://bit.ly/2mMl6Eu

I am a community member looking for support in developing my professional documents (resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.) What do I do?

To receive mentorship, simply click the button below and fill out the form. Alternatively, send us an email at volunteer@thecitytutors.org to describe your request.

I would like to be a mentor. What do I do?

All of our mentors have received their Bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of relevant work experience. To share your expertise by helping students to develop develop their professional documents, including their resumes & LinkedIn profiles, or to hold information sessions with them, click the button below to fill out the form.

I have a question that wasn’t answered here, or I want to say hi! What do I do?

Send us an email! You can reach us at volunteer@thecitytutors.org, or click the button to send us a message.