Become a Teacher

You do not need to speak a foreign language or have teaching experience. Literacy Achieves provides the curriculum and training.

Opportunities are available for morning, afternoon or evening classes. Time commitment is 2 ½ hours per week for 12 weeks.

Volunteer teacher opportunities are available at our Vickery Meadow, ELM-East Dallas and West Dallas locations.

Additional volunteers needed for office help, tutoring, registrations, recognitions and other special events.

Contact Leala Rosen at or 214.265.5057 ext. 110 to learn more about current opportunities.

Read more in this article by a VMLC volunteer teacher.

Project Volunteers

Whether you are with an organization planning a day of service or a small group that want to make a big impact -- Literacy Achieves can provide a meaningful way to volunteer on a project basis.

Contact Leala Rosen at or 214.255.5057 ext. 110 to learn more about current opportunities.

Examples Volunteer and Group Projects

The Workforce Literacy Program is offered in the evenings.

• Cleaning in preparation for Semester start
• Assistance with student mailings
• Assembly of Adult student books and materials
• Landscaping Cleaning and Maintenance of facilities
• Painting the outside of Children’s Building
• Supply Drive for Children’s or Adult Program
• Supply Drive for Children and family needs – mittens, scarves, etc.