About Us

FAQs

1. How much do classes cost?

   All programs at GPLC are free to the students.

2. Where are classes held?

   We teach in public facilities such as libraries, community centers, and churches. We also have classes at our Downtown Center, our main office in East Liberty, and the Wightman School Community Building in Squirrel Hill.

3. Who do I call to become a volunteer or student?

   You may call our main office at 412-661-7323 or go to the Sign Up Online section of this site.

4. Do you have to have teaching experience to be a volunteer?

   No teaching experience is required. We will train you.

5. To teach English as a second language, do you have to speak a foreign language?

   The classes are conducted entirely in English, so no foreign language experience is required.

6. I’m looking for tutoring in reading for my child. Can GPLC help?

   Most schools have tutoring programs of their own, and we ask you to use those resources. At this time we don’t tutor schoolchildren, so after contacting the child's school, you may contact Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh (412-321-8022) or United Way’s Helpline (412-255-1155) about this.