Volunteer Application

Are you interested in sharing some time each week to make a big difference in the life of a child? Let us know more about you by completing the form below.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk(*).

Current Occupation (if you are currently or were formerly an educator, please indicate name of school district):

Please provide the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of two personal references.
Reference 1:
Reference 2:

By completing this application you agree Freedom Readers may submit a request for a background check and you acknowledge that as long as you are a volunteer the background check may be completed annually. The following information is needed for the background check:
Date of Birth:
Years lived at prior address:
Former Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code

During which session(s) are you available to be a tutor?:
How much time would you like to give as a literacy volunteer?:
What specific times are you available to work with children?:
At which site would you prefer to volunteer? Please check the homepage of our website for all available times and locations.:
All Tutors are required to attend training prior to their first tutoring session. The Volunteer Director will be in touch with further information. Please indicate your preference for virtual or in-person training.:

Do you have any particular experience with young children that you want us to know about?:
Do you bring a particular skill or area of expertise that might be helpful to Freedom Readers (e.g. computer skills, knowledge of children’s books or art)? Is there something in particular that you would like to do or contribute to the volunteer program?:

How did you learn about Freedom Readers and why did you decide to become a volunteer?:
What are your special interests or experiences that you would like to share with children?:
What do you hope children will gain from your participation as a Freedom Reader?:
What do you hope you will gain and learn from your participation as a Freedom Reader?: