General Information

1. What is Project CARE?

Project Care is Morton College’s adult volunteer literacy program.

2. What services are provided?

Trained volunteer tutors meet with students either one-to-one or in small groups to tutor them in reading and/or English language skills.

3. How is Project CARE funded?

Project CARE is funded by a grant from the Illinois Secretary of State Literacy Office.

4. How can I contact Project CARE?

Project CARE is located in the Student Success Center in Room 245C. The phone number is 708-656-8000 x383. Project CARE is open from 8:30 to 5pm Monday to Thursday. Fridays, it is open from 8:30 to 12pm; Or by appointment.

Student Information

1. How much does it cost to participate in Project CARE?

Project CARE’s services are provided free of charge.

2. How does someone sign up for Project CARE?

The adult learner must contact us in our office to complete an intake and assessment. 

3. Who qualifies for Project CARE?

• Anyone reading below a 9th grade level
• Can be either an ESL or ABE learner
• May have a high school diploma but needs to read below a ninth grade level
• Does not need to be a Morton College student; we are a community resource. We don’t have any physical borders.

Tutor Information

1. How does someone become a tutor for Project CARE?

By contacting our office for upcoming Orientation information, or by appointment

2. Can Morton College students be tutors?

Definitely! Anyone with a High School degree or equivalent who is 18 years or older can tutor

3. What is the time commitment for a tutor?

A commitment of at least one year is requested.

4. Are tutors trained? Yes, tutors attend 12 hours of initial training free of charge.

More information below:

►How to Become a Student

►How to Become a Tutor

Download the Project Care Brochure  

Contact Us for additional information.