
Volunteer with Brilliant Detroit
Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong reader and learner? ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, in partnership with Brilliant Detroit, is seeking online volunteer tutors for the upcoming 2026-27 school year to provide high-quality virtual learning opportunities to young students in Detroit.Â
You can make a measurable impact from anywhere in the US by giving just one hour per week of virtual literacy support to help a student advance their skills. No experience is required, as we provide volunteers with a structured curriculum, training, and ongoing support to help you and your student succeed.Â

Volunteer requirements
- Age: You must be 14 or older.
- Time commitment: Tutoring generally takes place from 4 pm-7 pm ET, Mon-Thurs. We’re looking for volunteers who can commit to 2 tutoring sessions/week, 90 minutes of tutoring/week.
- Technology: You must have access to a laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi.
- Training: Complete the required tutor orientation.
- Screening: Volunteers 18 years or older must pass a background check.
Sign up to volunteer in Detroit for the upcoming 2026-27 school year
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer tutor. Our volunteer recruitment for this school year has ended, and we are currently accepting online volunteers for the upcoming, 2026-27 school year. To get started, please fill out one of the sign-up forms below. We will contact you via email with more information about tutor orientations and next steps.
If you are a returning tutor with questions, please contact us via email or phone. Otherwise, no action is needed at this time.
Note: The information collected in the sign-up process will help us learn more about you, better understand and support our volunteers, and meet grant requirements. You will only submit this information once. ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ respects your right to privacy, and takes data security very seriously (see our privacy policy).