Partnering with volunteers and volunteer organizations is central to the fulfillment of our mission. Each year, as many as 650 volunteers donate more than 16,000 hours to help young readers gain essential literacy skills. By giving so freely of their time, energy, and passion, Achieve Now volunteers have positively impacted the lives of thousands of Philadelphia schoolchildren.
What we provide
At each step of the way, we will ensure that you have a satisfying and meaningful experience, whether you work with a child every week for an hour, enrich our social media presence, or help ensure the busses run on time.
When you volunteer with Achieve Now, you’ll receive:
clear guidance
a detailed volunteer handbook
active peer-to-peer engagement
robust, accessible online resources
Interested in being a volunteer coach?
Will your schedule permit you to participate in a 60-minute tutoring session at the same day and time each week from mid-October to late May?
Can you obtain and submit all required clearances (PA state criminal and child abuse; FBI fingerprinting; mandated reporter training).
Do you have access to a computer equipped with Internet access, a camera and microphone, and updated versions of Zoom and PowerPoint?
Sign up to coach with Achieve Now!
Want to coach an Achieve Now first or second grade student? Fill out an enrollment form and we’ll soon be in touch to connect you to a rewarding and impactful volunteer experience.
Coaching not the best fit?
Not to worry—there are other ways to help! In addition to coaches, we are looking for volunteers to help us with:
Advertising/ promotional services
Fundraising and annual campaign planning
Event planning
Social media and marketing
Web design
IT advice and support
Legal and compliance advice and support
Financial planning
Strategic planning
Business analysis and planning
Day-to-day communications and logistics
Distribution of promotional materials
Bringing expertise to one of our board committees
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