We're Recruiting Education Volunteers to Increase the Graduation Rate in Southeastern Pennsylvania

On United Way's National Day of Action - June 21, 2011 - United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania issued a call-to-action to our community in the Greater Philadelphia region: to become volunteer readers, tutors and mentors to help increase the graduation rate in our region.

This is part of a national movement: United Way is inviting individuals and organizations across the country to get personally involved in education -- seeking to recruit one million education volunteers over the next three years to help kids boost academic achievement.

Anyone with passion and commitment can help a young person achieve greater academic success. You can offer to commit one hour, one day or one year - during school, after school or even on the weekends.

Sometimes kids just need someone who believes in them. Join United Way and come together with our community to show the power of Living United.

Volunteer reading, tutoring or mentoring can change the life of a young person. If one million of us do it, it will change our nation.

Together, we can make a difference.

GET STARTED! Visit Volunteermatch to find an education volunteer opportunity today!

Or, Join the Movement by making a pledge to become an Education Volunteer today!

Click here for more information on getting your company involved or contact your United Way representative.

Don't have a United Way contat? Learn more about the Education Volunteer Initiative by contacting us at educationvolunteers@uwsepa.org.