The Literacy Connection

The Literacy Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping adult individuals learn to read, write, speak, and understand English. Adult learners are provided one-on-one or small group tutoring services for free in the sixteen northwest Chicago suburban communities we serve.

Become a Tutor

In one hour per week, you can change lives through literacy.

​Adult learners in our community are waiting to be matched with a volunteer like you!​

Our tutors are volunteers in our community who support our mission to help individuals reach their literacy goals. No prior teaching or tutoring experience needed. All training is provided.​

There are a variety of ways you can choose to support learners, including:​

• One-on-one tutoring pairs one tutor and one learner to focus on individualized learning.
• Small group tutoring brings together several learners at a similar level to receive tutor support and conversation practice.
• FeelFluent Chasers Classes are led by an English language instructor and supported by volunteer tutors. These classes support beginning English Language Learners who are on our waitlist for a one-on-one or small group tutor and would like to begin their learning process.​​​
• Conversation Groups are hosted by Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin and led by Literacy Connection volunteer tutors. These groups are open to the community and no assessments are required.