Founded in 1971, Two Together is a city-wide program providing free individualized tutoring to over 100 schoolchildren, ages 8-18, annually. Children who score below grade level in reading and math, or have other learning needs, are eligible for the program. They represent a wide variety of nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. Referrals come from schools, parents, synagogues, churches, community agencies and word-of-mouth.

Trained volunteers supervised by learning specialists assist children. Staff works closely with parents toward educational goals. Workshops for parents, cultural experiences and educational projects reinforce the program.

Volunteering:

Volunteers from the community meet weekly one-on-one with a child who needs help. They are trained and supported by a professional staff. There are a variety of ways to volunteer:

• · Assigned tutors are matched with a child for a 90 minute weekly session.
• · Partner tutors share the responsibility of tutoring with a friend.
• · Team tutors share a tutoring commitment with a group of co-workers.
• · On-call tutors fill in for tutors who must cancel a session.