| | Churches  |
| | Civic organizations |
| | Community college and university |
| | National service resources |
| | · | Adult basic education or GED preparation programs |
| | · | Department or college of education |
| | · | Student services |
| | · | Tutoring or learning centers |
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| | Neighborhood centers |
| | Other tutoring programs in the community |
| | Parks and recreation office |
| | Public library  |
| | School and after-school programs |
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| Research Hint |
| Is there an after-school program in your school or in a nearby organization such as the YMCA or Boys and Girls Club? Are the public or community college libraries willing to lend rooms for tutoring? How about a church, local neighborhood or parks and recreation center? There's only one way to find out: Look around and ask. And when you approach a potential partner, think about what you can offer them. Be ready to give as well as to receive. |
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| What others have done |
| Lutheran Family Services provides assistance to immigrants and refugees in Greensboro, North Carolina. During the summer, children attend classes to learn English speaking skills and help prepare for school in the fall. Classes are held at the local Lutheran church.
The Albany County Public Library in Wyoming provides an area for an AmeriCorps Project PAL tutor to meet with children and adults one day a week. The AmeriCorps tutor has become such a reliable, popular part of library services that children and parents plan trips to the library around her schedule.
Building Reciprocity: St. Stephens Indian School in St. Stephens, Wyoming, is the hub of community activity. Once a month, the school hosts Family Resource Night when children and adults can meet with each other and teachers, use the computer lab, and engage in learning activities. The America Reads VISTA member and teachers have used Family Resource Night to share information about reading and tutoring with parents. |
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