Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
Supporting Volunteer Literacy In Illinois Since 1979
North Side Literacy Programs
Anixter Center
2032 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 973-7900
Fax: (773) 929-3244
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Program Contact: Roxanne Roosey
Communities Served: Adults with disabilities living in the Chicagoland area. Program is located in Lincoln Park
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ABE Classes, Computer Classes & Tutoring
Volunteer Needed: Basic Reading, Writing, Math, & Computer Tutoring
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Formerly Asian Human Services: Literacy and Education for Adults and Families (LEAF) Program
2838 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 564-4945
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Email: cla@ahschicago.org
Program Contact: Cindy La
Communities served: Northside, West Ridge area
Services offered: ESL; Computer Skills; Early Childhood and Education Bridge; Office and Accounting Bridge; Citizenship Classes; SOS Family Literacy Program; Early Childhood Programming
Volunteer needed: ESL Tutoring
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Association House of Chicago
1116 N. Kedzie, 5th Floor Suites 522 & 528, Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: (773) 772-7170
Fax: (773) 772-0429
E-mail: asuarez@associationhouse.org, atrejo@associtationhouse.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Program Contact: Ana Suarez (Volunteer Services), Alejandro Trejo (Adult Education Supervisor)
Communities Served: West Town, Wicker Park, Humboldt Park, Avondale, Hermosa, Logan Square, Austin and beyond
Services Offered: Adult Education - Reading and Math, Technology Center, Microsoft Office Certification, Job Readiness, Open Lab Hours, Customer Service training, GED preparation
Volunteer Needed: Adult Education - Reading and Math, Technology Center
Centro Romero
6216 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (773) 508-5300; Direct line to Adult Education Department (312) 884-9442
Fax: (773) 508-5399
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
1016 W Arglye St., Chicago, IL 60640
Erie Neighborhood House
1347 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (312) 432-2257
Fax: (312) 666-3955
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
E-mail: sortiz@eriehouse.org
Program Contact: Susana Ortiz
Communities Served: West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square
Services Offered: ESL for Adults Individual Tutoring , Citizenship, ABE, Math Workplace
Volunteer Needed: Teaching English as a Second Language for adults a least 2 hours per week. Free Training provided.
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Hanul Family Alliance (Korean American Senior Center)
5008 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 478-8851
Hours: Phones Open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Lunch Pick-Up Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Email: cchoi@hanulusa.org
Program Contact: Charleene Choi
Communities Served: North Chicago, Skokie, Glenview, Mt. Prospect, Vernon Hills, Mundelein
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring and Citizenship
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring, Digital Literacy
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Metropolitan Family Services: Howard Evanston Community Center
7648 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 262-6622; Education Services 312-768-8046
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Other Times Upon Request
E-mail: mparker@metrofamily.org
Program Contact: Moon Parker
Communities Served: City-wide, Mostly North Side
Services Offered: ABE, ESL, GED, Health bridge and Tutoring in all areas
Volunteer Needed: Tutoring in ESL, ABE, Reading, Math, Digital Literacy and Citizenship
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Indo-American Center
6328 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 973-4444 ext. 104
Fax: (773) 973-0157
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Email: rsatyavolu@indoamerican.org
Program Contact: Ramakrishna Rao Satyavolu
Communities Served: Rogers Park, West Ridge, Devon Area, Skokie, Des Plaines, Lincolnwood
Services Offered: ESL- 3 levels/Citizenship and Immigration Services
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring and teaching
Virtual Volunteering Offered: No
Jane Addams Resource Corporation
4432 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 751-7100
Office Hours: Manufacturing Job Training Monday - Friday Daytime for Ravenswood, Evening for Austin location; Tutoring Available Upon Request
Email: wednesdayq@jane-addams.org
Program Contact: Wednesday Quansah, Communities Served: Ravenswood, Austin, Uptown, Citywide
Services Offered: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalancy, ESL
Volunteer Needed: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalancy, ESL, Employment Coaching, Digital Literacy
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Jewish Vocational Services
3145 W Pratt Blvd, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60645
Polish American Association
3834 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: (773) 767-7773 ext. 206
Fax: (773) 282-1324
E-mail: alinam@polish.org
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Program Contact: Alina Mitel
Communities Served: Dunning, Brighton Park, Portage Park
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring
Refugee and Immigrant Community Services, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc.
5715 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: English: 773-350-3460; Spanish: 872-763-8758, Russian/Ukrainian: 872-315-5383
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Fridays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
E-mail: hmnguyen@heartlandalliance.org
Program Contact: Hai Minh Thi Nguyen
Communities Served: Northwest Chicago; however open to the Chicagoland area, since they are offering ESL classes online
Services Offered: Online classes taught by staff teachers in the following: ESL, GED prep, vocational certificates (IT, Childcare, Medical Interpreting) Online small group tutoring or 1on1 tutoring with volunteers for the following: Citizenship, conversation practice, digital literacy, ABE, job search preparation, etc.
Volunteer Needed: - Teach supplemental groups based on your interest (weekdays from 11-12:30pm or 6-7pm). Interests can include but aren't limited to: yoga, conversation, Citizenship prep, math, ESL conversation, mental health, life skills, interviewing prep, starting a small business, wellness, etc
-Tutor adult immigrant students individually (based on hours, subject, and flexibility). Topics include: ESL (all levels), GED prep for writing, social studies, math, and reading; job preparation skills; digital literacy, etc.
-Mentoring in IT, Childcare, or Medical Interpreting (based on hours and flexibility) -One-time events for mock interviews, resume review, and presenting on a job panel
-Internship or shadowing opportunities for participants in the following fields: IT, Childcare, Medical Interpreting, Construction, Truck Driving, Electrician, etc.)
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
South-East Asia Center
5120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 932-1141
Hours: FALL 2020 - PHONE APPT REQUIRED Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturday is ESL only)
Email: seacesl@se-asiacenter.net
St. Joseph Services
1510 N. Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 278-0485
Fax: (888) 278-0192
E-mail: mkalanberg@stjosephservices.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Program Contact: Michael Kalenberg
Communities Served: Humboldt Park
Services Offered: ESL Classes, ABE Classes, Computer classes, After School Program for Youth
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
5110 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 728-3700
Fax: (773) 728-0497
Hours: Adult Literacy Program is currently operating remotely only. VAI office operating hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, by appointment only
E-mail: kevin.langson@hnvi.org
Program Contact: Kevin Langson
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater, West Ridge/West Rogers Park, Rogers Park, DuPage County
Services Offered: ESL, Citizenship, Civic Education
Volunteer Needed: ESL, Citizenship
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
World Relief Chicago
3507 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773)-583-9191
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email: mmoline@wr.org or ESLtutorcoordchi@wr.org
Program Contact: Mike Moline
Communities Served: Albany Park, North Chicago
Services Offered: ESL Classes, ESL 1on1 Tutoring, K-12 Tutoring, Young Adult Mentoring
Volunteer Needed: Adult English, K-12 Tutoring, Young Adult Mentoring (educational and vocational goals)
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Anixter Center
2032 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 973-7900
Fax: (773) 929-3244
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Program Contact: Roxanne Roosey
Communities Served: Adults with disabilities living in the Chicagoland area. Program is located in Lincoln Park
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ABE Classes, Computer Classes & Tutoring
Volunteer Needed: Basic Reading, Writing, Math, & Computer Tutoring
Asian Human Services:
Literacy and Education for Adults and Families (LEAF) Program
2838 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 564-4945
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Email: cla@ahschicago.org
Program Contact: Cindy La
Communities served: Northside, West Ridge area
Services offered: ESL; Computer Skills; Early Childhood and Education Bridge; Office and Accounting Bridge; Citizenship Classes; SOS Family Literacy Program; Early Childhood Programming
Volunteer needed: ESL Tutoring
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Association House of Chicago
1116 N. Kedzie, 5th Floor Suites 522 & 528, Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: (773) 772-7170
Fax: (773) 772-0429
E-mail: asuarez@associationhouse.org, atrejo@associtationhouse.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Program Contact: Ana Suarez (Volunteer Services), Alejandro Trejo (Adult Education Supervisor)
Communities Served: West Town, Wicker Park, Humboldt Park, Avondale, Hermosa, Logan Square, Austin and beyond
Services Offered: Adult Education - Reading and Math, Technology Center, Microsoft Office Certification, Job Readiness, Open Lab Hours, Customer Service training, GED preparation
Volunteer Needed: Adult Education - Reading and Math, Technology Center
Centro Romero
6216 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: (773) 508-5300; Direct line to Adult Education Department (312) 884-9442
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
1016 W Arglye St., Chicago, IL 60640
Erie Neighborhood House
1347 W Erie, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 432-2257
Fax: (312) 666-3955
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
E-mail: sortiz@eriehouse.org
Program Contact: Susana Ortiz
Communities Served: West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square
Services Offered: ESL for Adults Individual Tutoring , Citizenship, ABE, Math Workplace
Volunteer Needed: Teaching English as a Second Language for adults a least 2 hours per week. Free Training provided.
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Hanul Family Alliance (Korean American Senior Center)
5008 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 478-8851
Hours: Phones Open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Lunch Pick-Up Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Email: cchoi@hanulusa.org
Program Contact: Charleene Choi
Communities Served: North Chicago, Skokie, Glenview, Mt. Prospect, Vernon Hills, Mundelein
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring and Citizenship
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring, Digital Literacy
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Howard Area Community Center
7648 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 262-6622; Education Services 312-768-8046
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Other Times Upon Request
E-mail: mparker@howardarea.org
Program Contact: Moon Parker
Communities Served: City-wide, Mostly North Side
Services Offered: ABE, ESL, GED, Health bridge and Tutoring in all areas
Volunteer Needed: Tutoring in ESL, ABE, Reading, Math, Digital Literacy and Citizenship
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Indo-American Center
6328 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 973-4444 ext. 104
Fax: (773) 973-0157
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Email: rsatyavolu@indoamerican.org
Program Contact: Ramakrishna Rao Satyavolu
Communities Served: Rogers Park, West Ridge, Devon Area, Skokie, Des Plaines, Lincolnwood
Services Offered: ESL- 3 levels/Citizenship and Immigration Services
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring and teaching
Virtual Volunteering Offered: No
Jane Addams Resource Corporation
4432 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 751-7100
Office Hours: Manufacturing Job Training Monday - Friday Daytime for Ravenswood, Evening for Austin location; Tutoring Available Upon Request
Email: wednesdayq@jane-addams.org
Program Contact: Wednesday Quansah, Communities Served: Ravenswood, Austin, Uptown, Citywide
Services Offered: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalancy, ESL
Volunteer Needed: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education/High School Equivalancy, ESL, Employment Coaching, Digital Literacy
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
Jewish Vocational Services
3145 W Pratt Blvd, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60645
Polish American Association
3834 N. Cicero, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: (773) 767-7773 ext. 206
Fax: (773) 282-1324
E-mail: alinam@polish.org
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Program Contact: Alina Mitel
Communities Served: Dunning, Brighton Park, Portage Park
Services Offered: ESL Tutoring
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring
Prologue Schools, Inc.
1135 N. Cleaver St., Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 935-9925
Fax: (773) 935-9995
E-mail: wpmedia@aol.com
Program Contact: Walter Perkins
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park, Lakeview, Bronzeville, Chicago Westside
Services Offered: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring, ABE & GED Classes, Literacy
Volunteer Needed: Basic Reading, ESL & Math Tutoring
Refugee and Immigrant Community Services, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc.
5715 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: English: 773-350-3460; Spanish: 872-763-8758, Russian/Ukrainian: 872-315-5383
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Fridays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
E-mail: hmnguyen@heartlandalliance.org
Program Contact: Hai Minh Thi Nguyen
Communities Served: Northwest Chicago; however open to the Chicagoland area, since they are offering ESL classes online
Services Offered: Online classes taught by staff teachers in the following: ESL, GED prep, vocational certificates (IT, Childcare, Medical Interpreting) Online small group tutoring or 1on1 tutoring with volunteers for the following: Citizenship, conversation practice, digital literacy, ABE, job search preparation, etc.
Volunteer Needed: - Teach supplemental groups based on your interest (weekdays from 11-12:30pm or 6-7pm). Interests can include but aren't limited to: yoga, conversation, Citizenship prep, math, ESL conversation, mental health, life skills, interviewing prep, starting a small business, wellness, etc
-Tutor adult immigrant students individually (based on hours, subject, and flexibility). Topics include: ESL (all levels), GED prep for writing, social studies, math, and reading; job preparation skills; digital literacy, etc.
-Mentoring in IT, Childcare, or Medical Interpreting (based on hours and flexibility) -One-time events for mock interviews, resume review, and presenting on a job panel
-Internship or shadowing opportunities for participants in the following fields: IT, Childcare, Medical Interpreting, Construction, Truck Driving, Electrician, etc.)
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
South-East Asia Center
5120 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 932-1141
Hours: FALL 2020 - PHONE APPT REQUIRED Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturday is ESL only)
Email: seacesl@se-asiacenter.net
St. Joseph Services
1510 N. Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 278-0485
Fax: (888) 278-0192
E-mail: mkalanberg@stjosephservices.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Program Contact: Michael Kalenberg
Communities Served: Humboldt Park
Services Offered: ESL Classes, ABE Classes, Computer classes, After School Program for Youth
Volunteer Needed: ESL Tutoring
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
5110 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 728-3700
Fax: (773) 728-0497
Hours: Adult Literacy Program is currently operating remotely only. VAI office operating hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, by appointment only
E-mail: kevin.langson@hnvi.org
Program Contact: Kevin Langson
Communities Served: Uptown, Edgewater, West Ridge/West Rogers Park, Rogers Park, DuPage County
Services Offered: ESL, Citizenship, Civic Education
Volunteer Needed: ESL, Citizenship
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
World Relief Chicago
3507 W Lawrence, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773)-583-9191
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Email: mmoline@wr.org or ESLtutorcoordchi@wr.org
Program Contact: Mike Moline
Communities Served: Albany Park, North Chicago
Services Offered: ESL Classes, ESL 1on1 Tutoring, K-12 Tutoring, Young Adult Mentoring
Volunteer Needed: Adult English, K-12 Tutoring, Young Adult Mentoring (educational and vocational goals)
Virtual Volunteering Offered: Yes
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LVI began by working with just four LVA programs, and today provides an array of resources and services to staff, tutors, and students in some 100 adult literacy programs statewide.
CONTACT US
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
100 S. State St,, Suite 437
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-857-1582
Email: info@lvillinois.org
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