Needs From: Lowcountry Volunteer Connections

Read Indeed! volunteer reading tutors are matched with children in first through third grades who are identified by school literacy coaches and teachers as needing additional help with reading. These struggling students do not receive any other intervention and would otherwise fall through the cracks. The most effective method of improving their reading is with one-to-one and or small group tutoring. A volunteer sits next to a student or multiple students and reads with them, reads to them, or listens to them read until they build enough vocabulary, enough comprehension, or enough fluency to read on their own.

One of the most important characteristics of being a volunteer tutor is dependability. Your students look forward to your visits. We are asking for a 1-2 hours per week commitment during the school year. Morning or early afternoon hours are offered based on the student's availability and your schedule. Each schools’ hours of operation vary. Tutors receive training prior to and during the tutoring program.

The Read Indeed! Program training in September and tutoring starts in October for the Jasper County School District. The elementary school locations may vary based on where and when the tutors are needed. 

Jasper County school locations:

Polaris Tech Ridgeland ElementaryHardeeville Elementary

Benefits to the students:

Gain confidence and become motivated to read more Improve language skills Reduce stress Increase concentration and discipline Improve imagination and creativity Cultivate a lifelong love of reading

Benefits to the volunteer:

Seasonal/flexible hours Make a real difference in the life of a child Become a role model Reduce stress and lower blood pressure Give back to your community It’s fun

Your time and commitment will make a lifetime of difference to a child.

A background check is mandatory prior to working with the students. 

 

 

Read Indeed! volunteer reading tutors are matched with children in kindergarten through third grades who are identified by school literacy coaches and teachers as needing additional help with reading. These struggling students do not receive any other intervention and would otherwise fall through the cracks. The most effective method of improving their reading is with one-to-one and or small group tutoring. A volunteer sits next to a student or multiple students and reads with them, reads to them, or listens to them read until they build enough vocabulary, enough comprehension, or enough fluency to read on their own.

One of the most important characteristics of being a volunteer tutor is dependability. Your students look forward to your visits. We are asking for a 1-2 hours per week commitment during the school year. Morning or early afternoon hours are offered based on the student's availability and your schedule. Each schools’ hours of operation vary. Tutors receive training prior to and during the tutoring program.

The Read Indeed! Program training is in September and tutoring begins in October for the Beaufort County School District. The elementary school locations may vary based on where the tutors are needed. 

Beaufort County school locations:

Lady’s Island Elementary

Red Cedar Elementary Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts Shanklin Elementary School Hilton Head Elementary School

Benefits to the students:

Gain confidence and become motivated to read more Improve language skills Reduce stress Increase concentration and discipline Improve imagination and creativity Cultivate a lifelong love of reading

Benefits to the volunteer:

Seasonal/flexible hours Make a real difference in the life of a child Become a role model Reduce stress and lower blood pressure Give back to your community It’s fun

Your time and commitment will make a lifetime of difference to a child.

A background check is mandatory prior to working with the students. 

 

 

HELP UNITED WAY BUILD A THRIVING, MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT COMMUNITY! 

Become a Member of our Community Impact Committee:
United Way of the Lowcountry depends on its donors to help make important funding decisions by volunteering to serve on the United Way's Community Impact Committee. These volunteers help determine how United Way distributes its investments to agencies and services in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

Who Can Serve on the Community Impact Committee?
The great thing about this process is that we use a scorecard that does the “heavy lifting”, so no experience is needed to participate! If you donate to United Way of the Lowcountry at any amount, you can serve on the Community Impact Committee.

What is the Time Commitment?
It only takes about two days total to help make a lasting impact. The first step is a 2-hour training session that will be conducted via ZOOM or in-person. There are three different options to attend:

Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in-person | Thursday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in-person Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in-person

Based on your availability and interest, you will have the opportunity to serve on a panel dedicated to reviewing funding applications for multiple agencies. These panels consist of volunteers who, like you, are committed to making a positive impact in their community. Reviewing each application will require approximately one to three hours, depending on your experience, as you carefully read and assess each application. Additionally, you will need to set aside one day for conducting site visits to the agencies whose applications you evaluated. During these visits, you will witness first-hand the impact of your investment dollars and ensure that donated funds are utilized efficiently. This presents a valuable opportunity to address any questions you may have, aiding you in deciding the allocation of funding to various programs and determining appropriate funding levels.

Basic Needs Site Visit Dates: Monday, Nov. 4 | Wednesday, Nov. 6 | Thursday, Nov. 7
Economic Mobility Site Visit Dates:  Tuesday, Nov. 12 | Wednesday, Nov. 13 | Thursday, Nov. 14
*You only need to be available on one of the days above. Site visits will be a full day.

Ready to Become a Community Impact Volunteer?
If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Angela Boswell at (843) 379-3063 or Aboswell@uwlowcountry.org