Get Involved
Volunteers can have a positive impact on student reading proficiency contributing to a child's overall academic success and self-esteem. In addition, volunteers can find a sense of purpose, personal growth, and social connection.
NC VIPS Mission
Support public schools in their efforts to get students reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
“One in six children who are not reading proficiently in third grade fail to graduate from high school on time, four times the rate for children with proficient third grade reading skills.” - Annie E Casey Foundation
Support VIPS
NC VIPS is a nonprofit organization and the only cost for volunteers is the background check required by the school district. Please consider a donation to help provide school supplies and awards, recruit additional volunteers, and more.
What we do
NC VIPS volunteers work with students at elementary schools with large economically disadvantaged populations to help children learn how to read. We provide a positive environment so that children understand their self-worth and understand the value of education. All volunteering is done at the direction of the students’ teachers.
NC VIPS started at Supply Elementary School in the Fall of 2024 because it had the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged elementary school students in Brunswick County. It supplied the school with 46 volunteers who provided over 1500 volunteer hours. We invite you to join the NC VIPS at Supply or to be a part of its expansion to Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary and Lincoln Elementary in Fall of 2025.
“Your vocation in life is where your greatest joy meets the world's greatest need.”
Frederick Buechner
Year One Success Stories
46
Volunteers
1500
Volunteer Hours
