Why volunteer? 

"The people and reasons may be different,
but the goal is the same – helping others"
                                                  - Jan Uebelherr

Volunteer Tutor

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week, 6-month minimum
Locations: Throughout Guilford County.  Tutor and student select most convenient public location. Click to see a list of recommended meeting places.
Duties:  Assist an adult to improve their literacy skills by providing individual or small group tutoring

 

Small Group Instructor

Time Commitment: 2 hours per week, 6 week minimum
Locations: Generally these groups are held at either the Greensboro or High Point offices. 
Duties: Lead a small group of students in a special class.  Reading Connections offers small group instruction on a variety of topics including study skills, computer skills, English conversation, and math instruction. 

Administrative Volunteer

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week
Location:  Reading Connections office in Greensboro (122 N. Elm Street, Suite 520) or High Point (919 Phillips Ave, Suite 107)
Duties:  Assist in office with reception services, daily activities and special mailings.  Skills should include:

• Word processing
• Data entry
• Accounting/Bookkeeping
• Mailings
• Receptionist
• Telephone
• Filing

Program Volunteer

Time Commitment:  1-4 hours per week
Location:  Reading Connections office in Greensboro (122 N. Elm Street, Suite 520) or High Point (919 Phillips Ave, Suite 107)
Duties:  Assist the staff with program projects, collecting program data and maintaining resource room materials. Tasks may include:

• Tutor training
• Providing computer-based instruction in on-site lab
• Follow-up with students and/or tutors
• Assisting with student/tutor events
• Translator and/or Interpreter

Public Relations Volunteer

Location:  Throughout Guilford County
Time Commitment:  As needed basis
Duties:  Assist staff with special events, exhibits and programs.  Activities may include:

• Speaker's Bureau
• Public Relations and Marketing
• Ad development/graphic art design
• Newsletter/Annual Report (story generation, photos, layout)
• Special events planning and execution (i.e. Scrabble)

Fundraising Volunteer

Location: Throughout Guilford County
Time Commitment:  As needed basis
Duties:  Assist with solicitation for basic needs and sponsorships for special events.  Activities may include:

• Grant Writing
• Business/Industry sponsorship solicitation
• Fundraising
• Investment Planning