We must do more to ensure that every child can read well and independently by the end of the third grade. The America Reads Challenge calls on all Americans to support teachers and help ensure that every American child can read well and independently by the end of 3rd grade. You can play an important role in the America Reads Challenge by working with students who need extra help beyond the classroom to read well. America Reads at the University of South Carolina began in the Fall of 1997. We currently have tutoring sites that include one on campus, two area elementary schools, homeless shelters, community and learning centers, and churches.
Tutors work with children ranging from pre-school age to fifth grade.
Most tutors in our program are Federal Work Study students who are paid to tutor. Most of our positions available are off campus, and so therefore there are limited spaces available for students who do not have access to their own transportation. In addition, we encourage students who do not receive work study funds to volunteer in the program as well. For more information, call the Office of Community Service Programs at 777-5780.