Volunteer: FOG Readers Tutor

Join the FOG Readers program in helping students boost their reading skills and build confidence.

FOG Readers is a one‑on‑one tutoring program for San Francisco students in Grades 1‑4. Families sign up to request a tutor, and we maintain an ongoing waitlist to ensure every student who needs this program receives the support they need.

What should you expect as a volunteer tutor?

Tutors receive 8 hours of comprehensive training, during which you learn effective strategies for building reading skills. Topics covered include letter‑sound relationships, word decoding techniques, word analysis, and understanding word meanings through word parts.

Tutors and families both provide us with days, times, and library locations that are possible for them; we use this information to match one tutor to one student for their ongoing weekly tutoring sessions. By following the FOG Readers curriculum and using multisensory techniques, you will help your student develop the skills they need to become an effective reader.

• Weekly tutoring sessions: 45 minutes to 1 hour of instruction time.
• 1 hour of preparation time per tutoring session (may vary).
• Minimum commitment of six months from when you are paired with a student.
• Instruction, preparation, and commute time to and from your assigned library are counted towards volunteer hours.

The FOG Readers team will support you every step of the way. We'll provide resources, guidance, and cheer you on as you make a difference in your student's reading journey.

Fill out the online FOG Readers Volunteer Tutor Interest Form.

After submitting the Volunteer Tutor Interest Form, you will receive an email with registration links for the next scheduled training sessions. If you are unable to attend on those dates, you can request to be notified of future training dates.