Make a Difference in Wake County Classrooms
WakeEd volunteers play a vital role in supporting students, teachers, and schools across our community. Whether you’re helping a child become a confident reader or ensuring teachers have the supplies they need, your time and energy help make Wake County a stronger place to learn and grow. Explore the ways you can get involved below!
Level Up Literacy
Empower young readers by volunteering with Level Up Literacy. You’ll work one-on-one with elementary students, helping them build confidence and strengthen foundational reading skills through weekly, in-school sessions.
Tools4Schools
WakeEd Partnership’s Tools4Schools store provides FREE classroom supplies for nearly 11,000 teachers in North Carolina’s largest school district to ensure that all students in the Wake County Public School System have the supplies they need to focus on learning.
Support Wake County teachers by getting involved with Tools4Schools, WakeEd’s free classroom supply store. You can help stock shelves, organize supplies, host a donation drive, or volunteer during teacher shopping hours—every bit makes a big impact for educators and their students.
How can you support Tools4Schools?
MAKE A DONATION
Every dollar goes directly toward purchasing essential classroom supplies for Wake County teachers. Your financial gift helps ensure students have the tools they need to learn and succeed.
HOST A DRIVE
Rally your coworkers, friends, or community group to collect high-demand items like pencils, notebooks, and dry-erase markers. Hosting a drive is an easy, hands-on way to support local classrooms.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
From organizing shelves to helping during shopping hours, volunteers keep Tools4Schools running smoothly. Whether you’re available weekly or just once, your time makes a difference.
ASSEMBLE A TOOLBOX
Fill a teacher toolbox with classroom basics to be given directly to educators in need. It’s a simple, meaningful project perfect for families, businesses, or community groups.