CMS Reading volunteers needed for kindergarteners and first-graders for 1 hour a week.
Volunteers are currently being recruited to make a difference in a child’s life by serving as a weekly tutor in the Queen City (QC) Readers program. QC Readers is a collaboration between Read Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools created to help kindergarten and first-grade students with reading and comprehension skills that are absolutely essential for learning to read.
Tutors are asked to sign up for a minimum of 1 hour per week (tutoring 2 students for 20 minutes each) on a consistent day of the week (for example, Monday at the time designated below by the school). All tutors must register at www.cmsvolunteers.com.
All tutoring materials will be provided by the school. Training for tutors will be held at the following location/date:
February 26, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Legion Brewing, SouthPark, 5610 Carnegie Blvd.
Below are the schools that are requesting tutors and the time of day the tutoring sessions will be offered:
| School | School Coordinator | Coordinator Contact Information | Times Volunteers Needed |
| Pineville | Jen Baldessare | 7:20 am - 8:00 am | |
| Statesville Road | Mary Farrell | 9:30 am -10:30 am (1st) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (K) | |
| Merry Oaks | Margaret Hinson | After 12:00 pm | |
| Governor's Village | Nicole Prestel | Throughout the Day | |
| Reid Park | Ashley Houze | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| Walter G. Byers | Erica Raynor | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Please see the flyers for more information and share this request with anyone who may be able to assist.
Tutor Training Flyer
QC Readers Volunteer Flyer
If you or anyone you know is interested in serving, please contact Jennifer Parker to let her know the school and day you would like to tutor.
Thank you for your support!