In-person Tutor/Mentor

Life-changing role models needed!

Recruitment and onboarding for the current 2025-2026 year has ended but we are already looking for amazing volunteers for the next program year! The application for 2026-2027 will launch in early May, summer orientations follow and programs begin in September. Submit your interest to be the first to hear from us once the application is open and to begin the onboarding process!

Tutoring Chicago is a free one-to-one tutoring program for students in grades 1-12.

During the 2026-2027 school year, Tutoring Chicago will offer both in-person and digital tutoring options to our tutors/students from late September to late May.

Tutors are methodically matched one-to-one with a student to work with and support their academic goals and progression within 1 of our 4 programs by way of in-person or virtual sessions. Tutors are given the opportunity to select the program, grade level, tutoring site, evening and method. Tutors are given the tools, training, resources, materials and support to guide their sessions regardless of previous experience. All tutors deliver the power of education and have the opportunity to impact, inspire and empower. 

In-person tutoring is offered at the following locations:

• Lincoln Park at the St. Vincent de Paul Center, 2145 N Halsted St.
• Logan Square at Mozart Park, 2036 N Avers Ave.
• Pilsen at Union League Boys and Girls Club, 2157 W 19th St.
• Chatham at 8650 S Cottage Grove Ave.
• Evanston at 820 Gaffield Pl.

No special skills, no experience or background in education is necessary. Above all the willingness to be there and the desire to impact, inspire and empower a student. Being present is all it takes. One and a half hours per week is enough to change a kid's life.

Our Mission
Delivering the power of education through one-to-one tutoring

Our Vision
Brighter futures for all of Chicago’s children
 

Our Values
Education is empowering. We believe that through one-to-one relationships with supportive tutors, students facing economic barriers can access brighter futures. Our mission, programs and delivery are centered in these values. We believe that all children regardless of economics, race, cultural background, gender identity or neighborhood are valuable, capable of greatness and have the right to the following:

• A diverse representation of supportive adults who know them as individuals, value their needs and aspirations, and expose pathways for their success
• Abundant exposure to knowledge, effective instruction, high quality resources, and critical technology
• A secure sense of belonging and community that contributes to a healthy growth mindset
• Accessible learning environments where role models are plentiful and a positive relationship with learning is encouraged