America Reads

Fall 2025 Applications Now Open!

Apply here: America Reads - Fall 2025

Join America Reads and become a mentor to local students in need of academic support. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a lasting impact in the Houston community.

America Reads mentors earn $15 per hour. Mentors must have Federal Work-Study and be able to work at least 4 hours per week. (Federal Work-Study eligibility can be found in ESTHER as part of a student's financial aid package, labeled as "Federal Work-Study Program." Please note we are not able to accept "Rice Work," which is a different financial aid award.)

America Reads is open to ALL majors and is a great opportunity for students that:

• Enjoy working with youth
• Want to be more engaged with the Houston community
• Would like field experience in Houston by mentoring youth or tutoring students in a variety of subjects (from elementary school reading to AP-level physics)

Community Partners:

Read more about each placement HERE!

• Breakthrough Houston
• The Nehemiah Center
• Poe Elementary
• reVision Houston
• 8 Million Stories

Application: America Reads - Fall 2025
Application Deadline: Mon., September 8th before 9:00AM (CT)

For more information, contact Student Coordinators Kaylee Caudle (krc10@rice.edu), Ixchel Marino Lee (im36@rice.edu), or Kevin Ni (kn55@rice.edu)