University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Center for Volunteerism & Student Leadership

Be a part of our campus-with-a-conscience!

America Reads Work-study Job Opportunities

College student reading to kids at a local after school program

If you receive work-study as part of your federal financial aid then you are eligible to be an America Reads tutor! Besides having a meaningful job while in college, being a tutor will be great for your resume, help you build connections in the community, give you real world experience, and allow you to make a difference in the lives of local kids. America Reads is a program where you earn $7.75 per hour working at a local school helping kids with basic reading, writing, and arithmetic.

If you are interested, contact us at leader1@uwm.edu or just stop by the CVSL office!