5 Ways to Volunteer as a Tutor

One of the most effective ways to help children achieve academically is through dedicated, one-on-one instruction.

 

Through various tutoring opportunities, United Way of Central Carolinas and its partners provide ways to ensure children develop a strong foundation for success in school and life.

 

Hands On Charlotte

 

United Way’s Hands On Charlotte makes it easy to participate in activities in our community focused around tutoring, math and reading.

 

From serving as a reading buddy to coordinating structured youth activities, choose from projects based on your interest at times that are convenient to you.

 

Tutor Charlotte

 

Tutor Charlotte is a joint initiative of United Way, Read Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and others to provide high-quality reading and math tutoring for children.

 

Through the program, companies and other organizations “adopt” kindergarten or first grade classrooms. Find out how your group can get involved by adopting a classroom.

 

Augustine Literacy Project

 

Augustine Literacy Project offers robust tutoring focused on improving the reading, spelling and writing skills of children in first, second and third grades, with the greatest needs in under-resourced communities.

 

Find available opportunities by filling out a volunteer interest form.

 

Heart Math Tutoring

 

Heart Math Tutoring coordinates a math intervention program that recruits, trains and supports volunteers as tutors in high-poverty elementary schools in Charlotte.

 

For the 2018-2019 school year, there are more than 40 schools in need of tutors. View the list then fill out a volunteer interest form.

 

HELPS (Helping Early Literacy with Practice Strategies) Tutoring

 

HELPS provides a literacy intervention program to improve children’s fluency and reading comprehension skills.

 

Read Charlotte is providing HELPS training for tutors, who will work directly with third graders. Find out more by filling out a volunteer interest form.