Become A volunteer Tutor

Interested in tutoring? Fill out the quick form below to be notified when the 2024-2025 application is ready. We hope you can join us in the fall!

How Often

There are a few options for a tutor's time commitment :

10 hour commitment = 1 semester, once a week
20 hour commitment = 1 semester, twice a week
20 hour commitment = 2 semesters, once a week
40 hour commitment = 2 semesters, twice a week

Substitute tutors fill in as needed and as their schedules allow.

How

STAIR’s user-friendly curriculum and assessment program is specifically designed to support our students on their literacy journey.

We ask all of our tutors to follow our curriculum. Doing so is of utmost importance as we measure progress and report back to school partners and parents. Our site staff is there to answer questions and provide support every step of the way.

Who

Volunteers don't have to have any experience. You must be a freshman in high school or older to become a tutor.

All volunteers must also pass a background check.  

Where

STAIR meets at various partner schools throughout the city.

Check out the map to learn more about each site (rotate your phone to view map on mobile). ->

When

Tutoring takes place Monday - Thursday afternoons, typically between 3:30 - 4:45PM. Tutors are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes early.

NEW: We have limited space for volunteer tutors at i3 Academy Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:45am, and Avondale on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-10 am.

Check out the map to learn more about each site (rotate your phone to view map on mobile). ->

Application

All new and returning tutors fill out our application each school year. It takes about 15 minutes and is done online. You can get started today!

Training

All tutors must participate in a 2-hour training.

Background check

The safety of students is of utmost importance.
All new tutors must complete a background check. Returning tutors are re-screened every 3 years.

Get paired with a student

Based on your preference, availability, and our current need, you will be placed at a site and begin your partnership with a Birmingham student.