Volunteer

Why Tutors Matter

Volunteer tutors are the backbone of our Tutoring Partnership. We rely on the commitment of quality volunteer tutors to support students in Saint Paul. Half of the 38,000 Saint Paul Public Schools students are not proficient in math and reading. Tutoring is one of the ways that our community can help students reach their potential. Student achievement results show that tutoring works! Our results show that 3rd graders tutored through the Tutoring Partnership made significantly greater gains than those who were not tutored.

Ready To Become a Tutor?

Volunteer Requirements

  • Interested in helping students succeed.
  • Available for a minimum of 1 hour per week.
  • 16 years or older.
  • Eager to support students in math, reading, and/or writing.
  • Committed to becoming a quality tutor by attending tutor training.

How We Support Tutors

  • Match you with a quality tutoring program.
  • Provide access to high-quality training.
  • Offer relevant curriculum, activities and materials.
  • Connect you with licensed teachers and professional staff.

Tutor Testimonials

"Thank you for the opportunity to tutor in a Saint Paul school. I tutor at Battle Creek Middle school and cannot say enough about how happy I am for this opportunity!"
-Believe*Achieve Tutor at Battle Creek Middle School
 
"The staff at the program are always there to answer questions, offer help and steer me in the right direction, making tutoring a very rewarding experience. I hope to continue on with it next year!"
-East Side Learning Center Tutor
 
"Tutoring is great. I have 2 fun kids that have a lot of potential and it’s fun to see them succeed."
-Believe*Achieve Tutor at Horace Mann Elementary

“We are having a ton of fun reading The Twits by Roald Dahl - I think it is helping prove that reading can be fun.”
—Read to Achieve Tutor at the Saint Paul Public Library

Tutoring Opportunities

We can match you with a tutoring program that aligns with your preferences and schedule. Use the map or list below to find and learn about our tutoring locations across Saint Paul. Once you find a few sites of interest, fill out the volunteer tutor application with your preferences. If you have questions about the process, please contact Maggie Jacoby.

Tutoring Location Map

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Athletes Committed to Educating Students

American Indian Education

American Indian/World Cultures Magnet Schools

Believe*Achieve Tutoring Program

Breakthrough Saint Paul

Building Blocks Tutorial

Central Community Services

CommonBond Communities

Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School

East Side Learning Center

Hancock-Hamline University Collaborative

Hmong American Partnership

Jackson Preparatory Magnet Elementary School

Keystone Communities

Maxfield Elementary School

Neighborhood House

Obama Service Learning Elementary School

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Elementary

Phalen Lake Elementary School

Project for Pride in Living

Project SPIRIT

Rock Star Supply Co.

Saint Paul Music Academy

Saint Paul Public Libraries

TCHDC

Volunteers of America

West 7th Community Center

YWCA