Share Your Time & Make a Difference as a Tutor

Join a community of volunteers helping local students thrive—one tutoring session at a time.

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Tutoring opportunities are available across St. Louis, Mid-Missouri, Northeast Missouri, and Illinois.

“I have a lot of respect for the challenges that today’s teachers deal with,” says Lou Cohen, Oasis tutor. “If the hour or so each week we spend with these kids can help them learn, it’s well worth our time.”

Give just a little time each week and make a lifelong difference for a child in your community.

Help a Child Love Learning

Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring pairs volunteers with children in grades K–3 to work one-on-one each week as their tutors, mentors, and friends. With your guidance and encouragement, children gain confidence, improve reading skills, and develop a more positive connection to school and learning.

You can choose from one of our participating school districts across Missouri and Illinois. Once matched, you’ll work with the same child each week throughout the school year, giving you the chance to build a consistent, trusting relationship that helps them grow. All tutors receive training and ongoing support—no teaching experience is required.

You may tutor one child or several, depending on your availability. Additional volunteer opportunities that support the tutoring program are also available, offering meaningful ways to contribute beyond the classroom.

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“Each day, Oasis tutors contribute significantly to children’s development by enhancing their literacy skills, strengthening self-esteem, supporting improved attendance, and fostering an interest in reading and language arts.”

- Mary Click, National Intergenerational Tutoring Program Director, Fidelity and Expansion.

National Impact – 36 Years & Counting!

Founded in St. Louis, Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring has grown into a national model for intergenerational connection and is now one of the largest programs of its kind. Since 1989, the program has impacted the lives of more than 525,000 children—and continues to expand its reach each year. Our tutoring program is now offered in 22 cities across 15 different states, and is supported by more than 3,000 tutors. Additionally, 93% of students participating in Oasis tutoring sessions showed an improvement in their reading scores.

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Tutor Stories: Impact in Action

I really enjoy tutoring the K-3 readers I have & get a real sense of satisfaction that I may be helping them in some small way.

My student has been struggling with health problems this year, having under 50% attendance this fall. Meeting with an Oasis tutor has really positively impacted his attendance, which has impacted his success in all areas. He really looks forward to that one-on-one time each Wednesday.

I have a lot of respect for the challenges that today’s teachers deal with. If the hour or so each week we spend with these kids can help them learn, it’s well worth our time.

I’ve enjoyed my participation in the Oasis tutoring program, and the extensive workshops, training, sharing and opportunities that are available.

As an Oasis Tutor I love connecting with my students. Oasis gives retirees like me a reason to leave the house, make positive social connections, and feel valued, while providing extra support and encouragement to young students who need all the extra attention they can get.

I enjoy tutoring very much and appreciate the opportunity Oasis has given me to feel needed.