Star Readers Tutoring

Volunteers make a difference in the lives of thousands of children through Ready.Set.READ! From office work to tutoring, we have opportunities available to meet your interests and time commitments.

Become a volunteer

To get started, fill out the Volunteer Form and a member of our team will contact you. You must be 18 years or older to apply.

Volunteer Form

Clearances

Child abuse clearances and criminal history checks are required to work with the children in our programs. To learn how to obtain your documentation, visit our Volunteer Clearances page for instructions and information.

If you have any questions, please contact Madison Spence-Moore​ at 610-685-4574 or madisons@uwberks.org

Clearances

Current Volunteer Opportunities

An older female volunteer wearing a visitor badge sits next to a young girl at a classroom desk. They are looking down and practicing reading using several small word cards spread across the table.

Star Readers Tutors

Tutors are needed to help first and second grade students throughout Berks County improve their reading skills. Star Readers is currently in 12 school districts.

 

A young man in a blue shirt sits at a desk reading a book with a young student in a classroom.

Read Alliance

High school students in the Reading and Governor Mifflin School Districts are needed to tutor elementary school students. Student tutors receive a stipend and valuable work experience.

 

Other Ways to Help

Children in Berks County need you to advocate for more investments in high quality early learning and Pre-K. Learn why this issue is so critical for our children, both locally and across the state, and lend your voice to the cause.

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