Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Website Address
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Bolivia, North Carolina
Contact Name
Bob von Sprecken
Contact Email
bob@ncvips.com
Program Overview
Mission
Support public schools in their efforts to get students reading on grade level by the end of third grade.
Program Description
The North Carolina Volunteers in Public Schools is a 501(c)3 organization that recruits volunteer "Reading Buddies" for Brunswick County public schools. Volunteers are assigned to K-3 teachers who provide them with students to tutor, decodable books, and related materials. Volunteers typically work with two volunteers for 30 minutes each. Outside of being a Reading Buddy, volunteers are encouraged to support teachers by helping them with administrative work and occasionally providing duty free lunches.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Program Launched
2025
States of Operation
North Carolina
Operation Locations
Supply, Leland, Bolivia, Ash
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
250-499
Grade Levels
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade
Subject Offered
Early Literacy
Languages of Instruction
English
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Setting
During School
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Weeks Per Program
> 38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
One day per week, Two days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30-45 minutes
Type of Tutor
Volunteer
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
Black or African American 10% and White 90%
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
District, School, Student
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
$0
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No