A service of the San Mateo Union High School District to the communities of San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo and Foster City.
 

Volunteer Opportunities

The San Mateo Adult School is looking for patient, friendly, and enthusiastic individuals to tutor English as a Second Language and Citizenship students in the morning or evening. Literacy Tutors work with students individually or in small groups in a teacher-supervised classroom setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with adults from diverse cultures who are pursuing life goals such as attaining citizenship, helping their children with homework, and improving their career potential.

Volunteers should have native or near-native English fluency, an abundance of patience, and an interest in working with people of diverse cultures. There is one Saturday training/orientation session followed by one observation of the class where the volunteers would work.

Click on the links below for more information or contact Volunteer Coordinator 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Literacy Tutor Job Description

Volunteer Application

Our Free Literacy Tutor Orientation/Training prepares volunteers for tutoring in the classroom. You will explore the challenges that adult language learners face in developing language skills and you will learn techniques and tips to help you effectively work with adult ESL students. This Saturday class is offered once per semester and is a prerequisite to volunteering in ESL and Citizenship classes.