Join us as a READ USA Volunteer to help us transform America's future!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Back-to-School Book Events
Help kick off the school year with Free Books!
August
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) Back-to-School Book Fair
Saturday, August 1
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Carver Recreation Center | 777 5th Steet, Jacksonville Beach 32250
Generously sponsored by theBeaches Community Fund, a collective giving initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Back-to-School Event by Florida Blue
Saturday, August 1
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Two Locations:
Town Center | 4855 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville 32246
River City North | 13249 City Square Drive, Suite 103, Jacksonville 32218
Historic Eastside Back-to-School Event by Kids Hope Alliance
Saturday, August 8
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Matthew Gilbert Middle School | 1424 Franklin Street, Jacksonville 32206
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:
