Library volunteering
San Francisco Public Library FOG Readers Volunteer Tutor
San Francisco Public Library FOG Readers Volunteer Tutor is a volunteer program run by San Francisco Public Library in San Francisco, CA. Open to: 15 and up.
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Fingerprinting at no cos
About the program
SFPL's remedial reading tutoring program accepts committed teen tutors from age 15.
Tutors use a structured Orton-Gillingham curriculum to help struggling readers in grades 1-4.
Key facts
- Run by
- San Francisco Public Library
- Where
- San Francisco, CA
- Who can join
- 15 and upSelect volunteers aged 15 and up
- Commitment
- Minimum 6 months, about 1 hour per week plus 1 hour of preparation
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Fingerprinting at no cost
- To apply
- 7-8 hours of training
- Fingerprinting background check (requires SSN)
- Monthly progress reports
- Good fit for
- Education
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the FOG Readers Volunteer Tutor details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Public Library Teen Volunteers and Teen Advisory BoardsVolunteering · Library | Oakland, CA | Not posted | Not posted | Year-round |
| Palo Alto City Library Teen Library Advisory Board (TLAB)Club or organization · Library | Palo Alto, CA | Grades 8 to 12 | Not posted | Fall 2026 applications closed; check back in December for Winter/Spring 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| San Francisco Public Library School Year Youth VolunteersVolunteering · Library | San Francisco, CA | Not posted | Not posted | School year |
| San Francisco Public Library Youth Advisory Board (YAB)Internship · Library | San Francisco, CA | Ages 16 to 18 | 10 hours per week, late October through early May | Applications for 2026-27 closed September 14 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| San Francisco Public Library Youth Engaged in Library Leadership (YELL)Internship · Library | San Francisco, CA | Ages 15 to 19 | 16-20 hours per week, June 15 to August 2 | Applications open annually in March (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| San Jose Public Library Teens ReachClub or organization · Library | San Jose, CA | Ages 13 to 18 | Regular attendance at meetings and support of library activities | Year-round |
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join San Francisco Public Library FOG Readers Volunteer Tutor?
15 and up. Select volunteers aged 15 and up
How many hours does San Francisco Public Library FOG Readers Volunteer Tutor require?
Minimum 6 months, about 1 hour per week plus 1 hour of preparation
What do you need to apply?
7-8 hours of training, Fingerprinting background check (requires SSN), Monthly progress reports.
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