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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 two 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.)

Important Volunteer Info:

All adult volunteers must complete a free Level I background check through DCPS. Applications typically take 5–10 business days to approve, so please plan ahead. You can complete that here!

 

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READ USA Mock Interview Day

Help Teens Prepare for Future Careers

Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

READ USA’s annual Mock Interview Day gives Teen Tutors the opportunity to participate in one-to-one “mock” job interviews with local professionals. With over 100 teen tutors participating, this event helps students gain real-world interview experience, receive constructive resume feedback, and build confidence in their professional presentation. 

READ USA is seeking:
  • 100+ interviewers from all career sectors to volunteer to conduct mock interviews and provide feedback
  • Professionals to speak on a panel about career-development related topics
  • Event volunteers to assist with logistics, timing, and event flow
  • Event sponsors
 
Volunteers will be provided with:
  • Event instructions
  • Suggested interview questions
  • A scoring and feedback rubric
  • Free lunch 

 

Sign Up as an Interviewer

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.

Program Support

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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:

      • Mock Interview Day (See above!)
      • Peace in the Pages: November 2026
      • Summer Leadership Academy: Summer 2026
      • AmeriCorps Events

 

Community Events

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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

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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:  

  • Office/Administrative Help

  • Short-Term/Special Projects

  • Book Sorting

  • Book Vetting

  • Storage Organization

 

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Have questions? Contact sophia@readusainc.com for more information! 

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4019 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32207

Mailing Address
PO Box 331067, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233


(904)-READ USA (732-3872)

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