Join us as a READ USA Volunteer to help us transform America's future!
Current Volunteer Opportunities: March-April 2026
READ USA Book Fairs
Help Elementary Students Choose Free Books
April 8 - May 6
Each year, READ USA organizes free Book Fairs at elementary schools in Duval County to provide students with choice and access to high-quality books.
Our volunteers are vital to the Book Fairs' success and can choose from a variety of activities:
Helping students pick out their free books and see their faces light up when they find “the ones” they want – and get to put their name in it! (THIS is what makes the Book Fairs so much fun!)
Organizing books by age, genre, and other categories
Book labeling and bagging
Set-up and tear-down
On- and off-site support (including administrative preparations, organizing fellow volunteers, etc.)
For 2026, READ USA is also providing free Book Fairs at select private schools, made possible by federal funding from the Title IV, Part A Student Support & Academic Enrichment program. You can read more about thishere.
Volunteer Opportunities at READ USA
READ USA hosts and participates in a variety of events throughout the year. Below is an overview of those events and other volunteer needs at READ USA.
When you sign up to become a READ USA volunteer, you will receive emails about these volunteer opportunities, including dates, details, and how to sign up.
READ USA hosts events and activities throughout the year that support our programming for elementary students, teens, and teachers. We also host an annual donor appreciation event, Peace in the Pages. All of these opportunities are made possible with the support of our dedicated volunteers!
Events Include:
Annual Teen Tutor Mock Interview Day
Peace in the Pages: November 2026
Summer Leadership Academy: Summer 2026
AmeriCorps Events
Community Events
READ USA participates in a variety of community events that bring people together to make a big impact across our community, including:
Community & Partner Events
Back-to-School Events
School Events
Volunteer inside Duval County Public Schools and support students through engaging, literacy-focused events, such as:
READ USA Book Fairs
Read Alouds
Literacy Locker Rooms
Back Office Support
Make a difference behind the scenes with flexible volunteer opportunities for those who prefer a quieter, independent environment. READ USA routinely needs support with:
