Serving with Reading Corps is a year-long commitment

As a Reading Corps member, you must commit to serving for 11 months (August to June 30), completing 1720 hours of service for full-time members (40 hours/week) or 920 hours of service for part-time members (20 hours/week) throughout the year.

Serving with Reading Corps is primarily a daytime commitment

Our tutors work with students during the week, during normal school hours. Your schedule must be consistent throughout the year. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required for member trainings, meetings and/or community service activities

All Reading Corps members go to training

If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to attend trainings. The initial training, called Member Institute, takes place in early August and covers literacy techniques. Additional trainings or professional development activities throughout the year are also required and cover topics such as literacy refreshers, civic engagement and other topics to enhance your own professional development.

Reading Corps members engage in their communities

Many Reading Corps members engage in their communities outside of their normal tutoring service. As a member, you will have the opportunity to become involved in community activities such as volunteering at a library, leading after-school programs, etc.