ReadUP
ReadUP is United Way of Central Indiana's signature literacy initiative that connects volunteers with local elementary schools to help third-grade students reading below grade level build the literacy skills they need to succeed. Volunteers spend one hour each week providing one-on-one tutoring to two students, helping them get on track and stay on track with grade-level literacy.
Since 2007, ReadUP has helped third graders across Central Indiana become stronger, more confident readers. Third grade is a pivotal year when students transition from learning to read to reading to learn, making reading proficiency a strong predictor of future academic and economic success.
Volunteer for ReadUP
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
No teaching experience is required.
The program runs from September through May.
Choose the schedule and location that works best for you.
Volunteer weekly, or partner with a friend, family member, or coworker to share the commitment by volunteering every other week.
Complete a required self-paced online training course before working with students.
Complete a required background check before volunteering.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
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Stony Creek Elementary
White River Elementary
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Harris Elementary
Weston Elementary
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Danville South Elementary
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Brook Park Elementary
Brookside School 54
Ernie Pyle School 90
James Russell Lowell School 51
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Lew Wallace School 107
Mary Nicholson School 70
SENSE Charter School
Tindley Genesis Academy
The PATH School
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Newby Memorial Elementary
Paragon Elementary
Poston Road Elementary
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Cloverdale Elementary
Tzounanakis Intermediate School
For questions, please contact: readup@uwci.org
For information about volunteering in Boone County, contact: alisha@boonecountymentoring.org
