• VIPS

    WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

    • Literacy By 3

      Literacy by 3 is HISD’s approach to literacy is more than just a program or initiative—it’s a movement to turn around and end the literacy crisis in Houston. It starts by building a strong foundation in reading, writing, and speaking during the elementary years—ensuring every child is reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade.

       
       

    • Read Houston Read

      As a Read Houston Read volunteer, you can help a 1st grade child develop a love for reading by sharing a book with them. It only takes an hour of your time each week to instill a lifelong love of reading in a student. Connect with your student virtually this year to keep them engaged in reading, even at home. For more information: https://www.houstonisd.org/readhoustonread To register as an HISD volunteer: https://www.houstonisd.org/vipslogin http://houstonisd.org/voluntarios Please Note: If you are planning to volunteer in Read Houston Read, Real Men Read or Reading Roundup, please be sure to choose the program on your application under “Organizations

       
       

    • Real Men Read

      Houston Real Men Read is a mentoring program in which gentlemen who are business and community members from across the greater Houston area volunteer one hour of their time once a month to read to students in third grade in HISD schools.

       
       

    • Reading Round Up

      Through generous support from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, we saddled up with Region 4 Education Service Center to kick off a new volunteer-driven reading program, called Reading Roundup.

       
       

    • Literacy

      Help students build a strong foundation in reading, writing, and speaking during the elementary years—ensuring every child is reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade.

       
       

    • School Volunteerism

      Volunteer activities vary from school to school and volunteers can help with a wide variety of activities in many places in the school

       
       

    • STEM

      Inspire and motivate K-12 students to pursue STEM careers by volunteering.

       
       

    • Mentorship

      Volunteer as a positive role model and advocate for students who need guidance and opportunities for educational, social, and professional growth.