Become a Volunteer

WHY VOLUNTEER?

Are you looking for a way to make a positive difference in your community?  Join our team of dedicated volunteers!  Help an adult earn their GED or improve their English and math skills.  No experience necessary.

We provide all materials and training necessary for volunteers to get started.  In addition, we offer continuing education opportunities and chances to socialize with other volunteers.  Tutoring is a fantastic way to build your resume, give back to your community or stay active in your retirement!

But don't take our word for it.  Check out the video below to see what some of our volunteers at BC3 think!

HOW OFTEN?

Tutors and classroom aides provide an average of 3 hours per week of instruction. A six month commitment is requested.

WHERE?

Tutors meet their students online or locally in a convenient public space. Aides help out with group GED or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes online or in their community.  Our program currently operates in the following areas:

Butler County

• Butler

• Butler County Prison

• Cranberry Twp.

Mercer County

• Greenville

• Grove City

• Mercer County Jail

• Sharon

WHEN?

Tutors set their own schedule in consultation with students.  Aides help out in regularly-scheduled classes.  

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

Education

1:1 tutors must have at least a bachelor's degree, while classroom aides must have a high school diploma or GED.

Background Clearances:

• PA State Police Clearance (Free!)

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Free!)

• FBI Criminal History Report ($22) (waived for PA residents of 10 years or more)

Training

All volunteers are asked to complete six hours of initial training to prepare them to work with our students.  This is completely free and all materials are provided.  Please see the training schedule for available sessions.

For those unable to attend an in-person training, online training is also available. 

HOW?

Call 724-287-8711 ext 8350