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Give an hour or two a week to help teach a child to read.
Soar Detroit is dedicated to providing literacy tutoring to kids in Detroit to foster life-changing relationships and help kids flourish. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping us meet our mission. We are grateful for your involvement and willingness to help Detroit's youth.
Sign up to impact a child's life.
What you need to know...
Who can mentor?
Anyone who wants to make a difference in a child's life. Remote mentors must be 18 years+. In-person mentors must be 14 years+.
Who will I mentor?
Kids who are behind in their reading and need a little extra help.
What's the commitment?
At least 1 hour per week through May. It’s a small commitment that yields huge results.
When & where will I mentor?
Soar will offer in-person and remote tutoring during the 22-23 school year. Sit with a student, or mentor online via Zoom from your home or office.
In-person mentors will need to follow Soar’s COVID prevention policy
How do I sign up?
Complete the registration form. We'll notify you about upcoming training sessions. A background check, which may include fingerprinting, will be required before you begin working with a student, but you will not be charged for it.
In light of the continued COVID 19 pandemic, Soar Detroit will begin the 22-23 school year with both in-person and remote tutoring.
Remote Mentor Requirements:
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Laptop or desktop computer with webcam and audio
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Reliable Internet Connection
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General Computer Skills and Familiarity with Windows Office and Video Conferencing
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Online mentors must be age 18 or older
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