Get Involved
Join the Work
It will take all of us in our communities to lock arms together to improve the educational outcomes for our children. How can you make a difference? Check out the opportunities below:
Education
Volunteer to help
2nd-graders become great readers
Evangelism
Spread the good news of the Gospel at our after-school Bible clubs
Financial Support
Donations go a long way in supporting programming for our students
Education
Make a Difference
Make a difference in the life of 2 students by volunteering for just 1 hour a week during the school day. ARISE2Read will provide all the training and materials for you to implement a structured protocol that is fun and engaging for you and your students.
New and Returning VolunteerS
Attend a training
Complete a volunteer application
Memphis Shelby County Schools Volunteer Application
(only required for Memphis-Shelby County Schools)
Complete a background check
(required for all school districts)
Not in Shelby County and want to bring ARISE2Read to youR schools?
Evangelism
ARISE2Read’s greatest desire is for children to be able to read the Word of God and enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. See how you can get involved through one of our after school Bible clubs.
Financial Support
financial support
ARISE2Read is a 501(c)(3) that relies on donations to fund our work. Our small staff is dedicated to improving the educational outcomes of the students we serve. We accomplish this by recruiting and training volunteers throughout our community. ARISE2Read provides all of the materials needed at each school we support. In addition, ARISE2Read provides 10 brand new books for ALL 2nd graders in ARISE2Read schools.
Got Questions?
Many Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers!
Still Have Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
We are proud to partner with Volunteer Odyssey to connect volunteers in Memphis with service opportunities that enrich our lives and our community.