The JVID视频 program places tutors in area schools to work with students who need to improve their literacy and reading levels. But the group is in desperate need of volunteers.
Currently, four out of five South Carolina fourth-graders from low-income families cannot read at grade level. But that鈥檚 where you come in. There are students in schools across Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties who are waiting for your help.
鈥淲hen JVID视频 came in, I realized there was a need to help our young people with reading because reading is very important,鈥� St. Stephen鈥檚 Mayor John Rivers said.
Mayor Rivers has been volunteering with JVID视频 for four years.
鈥淚 realized there are a lot of students that need just a little assistance to help them along the way,鈥� he said.
It鈥檚 very important for us as citizens, parents, elected officials to give that help.
According to JVID视频, they need 370 volunteers.
鈥淵ou鈥檙e doing a service for the young people,鈥� Mayor Rivers said. 鈥淭hey are our future.鈥�
With JVID视频, you can volunteer as many hours as you would like but you鈥檙e only required to commit one hour per week. If you鈥檇 like to learn more,聽go here.
