R2S Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals
​R2S Reading Tutor
Support a local elementary student in learning to read by tutoring 2x/week for the school year!

What it takes: R2S volunteer application, 6+ hours of training, background checks
R2S Early Childhood Volunteer
Serve with R2S Head Start and PreK partners as a guest reader, student buddy, and classroom helper.

What it takes: Partner volunteer application, health evaluation, background check. Email volunteer@r2asheville.org to get started.
R2S Library Chaperone
Accompany local students to the library to explore and check out books, read together, support teachers, and more.

What it takes: R2S volunteer application, background check. Email volunteer@r2asheville.org to get started.
R2S Volunteer Opportunities for Groups
Are you looking for group volunteer opportunities for your company, higher ed institution, sorority, or other organization?
Assemble Literacy Kits
R2s distributes seasonal book bundles and family literacy kits throughout the year. Your group can help organize, assemble, and deliver these materials!

Email volunteer@r2sasheville.org if you are interested in this opportunity for your group.
R2S Event Volunteer
Pitch in at community and family reading events, staffing games, tabling, distributing diverse books, helping with setup/takedown, and more!

Occasional event waiver required. Check out the volunteer calendar below for upcoming events & details!
Group Literacy Workshops
Is your group looking for literacy training to support young readers with tutoring, homework help, etc? R2S can bring literacy workshops to you!

Email ashley.allen@r2sasheville.org to discuss opportunities for on-site literacy training.

Contribute to Community-Powered Literacy Programming

Unable to volunteer? No problem! You can still support students in their literacy journey by making a donation. click here ↓
R2S Event & Volunteer Calendar