Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Wellness resources

Are you passionate about people, education, literacy, and making a meaningful difference in your community? Literacy Achieves is seeking compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Volunteer Teachers to support adult learners in our Adult English Language Learning Program. This is a meaningful opportunity for individuals who want to give back, build community, and help adults gain the confidence and language skills they need to thrive in everyday life. No formal teaching experience is required just a heart for people, a willingness to learn, and a desire to support adults on their literacy journey.

Why Volunteer with Literacy Achieves?

As a Volunteer Teacher, you will help adult learners:

Strengthen their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills

Build confidence in daily communication

Support their children’s education more confidently

Navigate work, school, and community life with greater independence

Create new opportunities for themselves and their families

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is a great fit for:

College students studying education, social work, ESL, linguistics, human services, or related fields

Working professionals looking for a meaningful way to give back

Retirees or former educators

Community members passionate about literacy, adult education, language access, or equity

Individuals who enjoy helping others learn, grow, and feel encouraged

Preferred candidates may have experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, adult education, English language learning, ESL, or community-based volunteer work; however, prior experience is not required.

Speaking another language is not required.

Campus Information

Volunteer opportunities are available at:

Vickery Meadow

ELM-East Dallas

Wesley Rankin Community Center

Online Campus

Summer Classes Begin: June 1 Summer Locations: Vickery Meadow and Online

Fall Classes Begin: August 31 Spring Classes Begin: January 25

Fall/Spring Locations: ELM-East Dallas, Vickery Meadow, Wesley Rankin Community Center, and Online

What You’ll Do

Volunteer Teachers will:

Lead or support adult English language learning classes using curriculum provided by Literacy Achieves

Create a welcoming, respectful, and encouraging learning environment

Help adult learners practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills

Follow lesson plans, curriculum guidance, and classroom expectations provided through training

Partner with co teachers and Literacy Achieves staff to create engaging, interactive class sessions that support student learning, confidence, and participation.

Communicate consistently regarding lesson planning, classroom needs, and student support

Use program technology and curriculum tools as needed

Support different learning styles with patience, flexibility, and creativity

Commit to teaching a minimum of 2 hours per week for the semester

Bring a heart for empowering adults through literacy and education

Training & Support Provided

You will not be doing this alone. Literacy Achieves provides:

Curriculum and lesson materials

Volunteer teacher training

Ongoing program support

Guidance from campus and program staff

Documentation of completed volunteer hours when needed for approved credit-hour or service-hour requirements

Credit Hours / Service Hours

Eligible volunteers may be able to obtain course credit, internship hours, service learning hours, or community service hours with approval from their school, program, or institution.

For volunteers seeking college credit, the following will be required:

A copy of class/program requirements

Approval from the class professor or school representative

Approval from the Literacy Achieves Adult Program Director

Completion and documentation of approved volunteer hours

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Additional volunteer opportunities may also be available in:

Student registration

Student recognition events

Special events and program support

English communication practice sessions

General program support

How to Apply / Get Involved

Ready to turn two hours a week into lasting community impact? Become a Literacy Achieves Volunteer Teacher and help adults take the next step toward confidence, opportunity, and success!

Email: Volunteer@literacyachieves.org Website: LiteracyAchieves.org/Volunteer Phone: 214-265-5057 ext. 106

Flexible work from home options available.