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March 2nd is Read Across America Day! The University of Memphis Student Leadership and Involvement Office, Student Government Association, and Tiger Athletics are partnering up for this annual event that celebrates the life and work of Dr. Seuss by promoting the importance of childhood literacy. Volunteers will go to a local school to read to elementary school classrooms and share their journey to college and their college experience. For questions and additional info, please email Zach Carr (zcarr@memphis.edu) or Brian Deal (btdeal@memphis.edu).
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Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Age Limit
18 and up
Requirement Details
Must be University of Memphis student or employee.
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Shifts (13)
1 - 13 of 13 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis-Campus School | 8:30am (CT) | 9:15am (CT) | 535 Zach H Curlin Street Memphis, Tennessee 38111 | You will be reading to their 1st & 2nd grade classes. It is approximately 20 students per class. If you have your own Dr. Seuss book to bring they would appreciate that. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 10/10 | Over |
| Aspire Hanley Elementary School | 9:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 680 Hanley Street Memphis, Tennessee 38114 | Read Dr. Seuss books to their K-5 classes and discuss how important reading is in college. Must be able to wear Tiger gear during this shift. *If you would like, and are available, you can sign up for the 10-11am shift as well! **Participating students should have their own reliable... | 7/10 | Over |
| Sheffield Elementary | 9:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 4290 Chuck Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38118 | Read a book to elementary students and discuss your college experience and the steps you took to get there. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site | 7/10 | Over |
| White Station Elementary | 9:20am (CT) | 10:05am (CT) | 4840 Chickasaw Road Memphis, Tennessee 38117 | Read to their kindergarten class and answer questions from teachers and students. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 6/6 | Over |
| Cromwell Elementary | 9:30am (CT) | 10:30am (CT) | 4989 Cromwell Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38118 Arrive by 9:20AM, park on the Clearbrook side of the street. Check in at the front office with the student facilitator and they will direct you to your classroom. | Read to K-2nd Grade (English as a second language and special education classes included) classes and share your college experience with the students! **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 3/17 | Over |
| Aspire Hanley Elementary School | 10:00am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 680 Hanley Street Memphis, Tennessee 38114 | Read Dr. Seuss books to their K-5 classes and discuss how important reading is in college. Must be able to wear Tiger gear during this shift. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 4/10 | Over |
| Aurora Collegiate | 11:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 3804 Given Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122 | For their K-1 grade classes you will be reading a story to the class. For their 2-5 grade classes you will read either a short poem or story, along with talking about your college experience. You may also bring in a nonfiction article you are reading and talk about that.... | 2/18 | Over |
| White Station Elementary | 11:05am (CT) | 11:55am (CT) | 4840 Chickasaw Road Memphis, Tennessee 38117 | Read to their 1st grade class and field questions from teachers and students. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 5/5 | Over |
| Aurora Collegiate | 12:00pm (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 3804 Given Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122 | For their K-1 grade classes you will be reading a story to the class. For their 2-5 grade classes you will read either a short poem or story, along with talking about your college experience. You may also bring in a nonfiction article you are reading and talk about that.... | 3/18 | Over |
| White Station Elementary | 12:35pm (CT) | 1:20pm (CT) | 4840 Chickasaw Road Memphis, Tennessee 38117 | Read to their 2nd grade class and field questions from teachers and students. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 4/5 | Over |
| Aurora Collegiate | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 3804 Given Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38122 | For their K-1 grade classes you will be reading a story to the class. For their 2-5 grade classes you will read either a short poem or story, along with talking about your college experience. You may also bring in a nonfiction article you are reading and talk about that.... | 0/18 | Over |
| Sheffield Elementary | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 4290 Chuck Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38118 | Read a book to elementary students and discuss your college experience and the steps you took to get there. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site | 5/10 | Over |
| Treadwell Elementary | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 3538 Given Ave. Memphis, TN 38122 | Will only be reading to the kindergarten classes. **Participating students should have their own reliable transportation to/from the site. | 4/10 | Over |
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