The Office of Community Engagement and Service (OCES) is now accepting work-study and volunteers registrations for the American Reads Program that supports Durham Public Schools.
Students will mentor/tutor K-3rd graders.
When registering in GET Connected, please indicate next to your last name place "V" for volunteer or "W" for work-study. If both, place "VW" next to your last name.
Must complete a criminal background check application with Durham Public Schools under Volunteer by visiting their website.
Upon registration, an email response will be sent to you to complete an America Read application that will be reviewed to set up an interview. The student is required to complete and submit a background check through the Durham Public Schools volunteer link: https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/133.
Your start date will depend on background clearance.
The goal is to have every child read on grade level by the end of the third grade. The America Read Program currently serves six Durham Public Schools surrounding the university, referred to as the “Eagle Village” schools. America READS tutors serve at least 8–10 hours a week at local elementary schools, working individually with children in reading and language arts under the supervision of a teacher.
Contact: Ruby Messick communityengagement@nccu.edu 919 530-5384
