Call to Action

Together, we can make a real difference in our community.

Today, fewer Americans are likely to earn a diploma than their parents, a distinction not shared by any other industrialized country. Locally, 25% of fourth graders are not reading proficiently. Your help can change this.

Community volunteers are stepping up to read with kids in and after school, to tutor students who need individual help, and to mentor kids who need someone to believe in them. Caring adults working with kids - of all ages, from the early years through high school - can help boost academic achievement.

We know that volunteers focused on literacy and mentoring will play a crucial role in accomplishing our community's 2020 Vision Goal to improve success for children and youth by decreasing the preparation gaps by 1/3 for school, post-secondary and work.

Nationally, United Way is launching an ambitious goal to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Join United Way and come together with friends, family, and neighbors to show the power of Living United.

Volunteer reading, tutoring or mentoring one hour each week can change the life of a young person. If one million of us do it, it will change America.

Get Started Today

Count me in! Click here to join the movement by pledging to become a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor.

United Way of Johnson County has identified volunteer reader, tutor and mentor opportunities that support youth in our community. There is something for everyone with the passion and commitment to get things done. Click here to FIND LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

Resources

For questions or more information, please contact Jill Schnoebelen at jschnoebelen@unitedwayjc.org or 319-337-VOLS (8657).