Once a week we open our doors to tutor our Immigrant and Refugee neighbors
free homework help for children in preschool through high school
We serve 125 students from all over the world who now make Richmond their home. We invite you to be a part of this special program!
Wednesday evenings
6:45 — 7:45 P.M.
Third Church Fellowship Hall
for parents & Families
Join us for tutoring!
Each student from preschool through high school is matched with a tutor for one-on-one help with their homework.
Parents! English Conversation practice or Beginning English classes are available during the tutoring sessions with a nursery provided for children under the age of four.
Upcoming dates
Fall 2026 Semester: September 9 — November 18, 2026
Spring 2027 Semester: Beginning January 13, 2027
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Interested in tutoring?
Join our team of volunteers!
no experience necessary
As a tutor, you have the opportunity to meet one-on-one each week with a child to support them, encourage them, and help them in their studies.
This is not just homework help; this is your opportunity to touch the world. Here are three ways to serve:
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Weekly tutors are the core of our program. Be matched with the same student each week and build a deeper relationship with your student and their family.
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This is for those interested in being a regular tutor but unable to attend at least eight sessions during the semester. Tag team with a partner of your choosing to tutor one student together all year.
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This works well for those whose schedule doesn’t allow for a weekly commitment but who can fill a great need of 8–10 Subs per week with any student who needs it.
If you would like to serve weekly, but are unable to come on Wednesday evenings, we occasionally have students who request a virtual or offsite tutor. Contact Maribelle for more information.
All tutors must:
Attend a training session on August 29 or September 3 in the Fellowship Hall at Third Church.
Submit References
For adult tutors, a background check and child protection training is required.
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Meet the Tutoring Team
Questions? Email us at tutoring@thirdrva.org.
Program Coordinator
Maribelle Via
Resource Librarian
Jen Harper
Beginning English teacher
Don Smith
Welcome Team
Emily Sherman, Adrienne Tate, Kristen Emerson, and Keli Hodnett