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33 people are interested
Read to Kids - become a Story Time Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
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33 people are interested
Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to read to preschool and kindergarten classes. Story Time volunteers read books, sing songs & create simple crafts with kids. Training and materials are provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of reading with children in need!
Why do Story Times matter?
- Reading aloud to children is the number one way to ensure a child’s success in school.
- Story Times provide a variety of ways for kids with different learning styles to enjoy books.
- Children see that adults from their community value and enjoy books!
Volunteers must be available to go to the classroom on a monthly schedule and must commit for a full school year. Story Times occur during school hours and last approximately 45 minutes.
Volunteers are needed in Elementary Schools across Washington State. Volunteers remain in their same classroom(s) throughout the school year.
No experience necessary! Volunteers should be comfortable in the spotlight and enjoy interacting with children. Must complete a one time training and pass a background check.
Volunteer applications must be submitted by August 25, 2016
Volunteer applications are available at: www.pageahead.org or by emailing: info@pageahead.org
More opportunities with Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
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About Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
Location:
1130 NW 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98117, US
Mission Statement
Guided by the fact that literacy is essential to lifelong success, Page Ahead provides new books and develops reading activities that empower at-risk children.
Description
Page Ahead operates on one simple and astounding fact: being read to as a youngster is the foremost predictor of academic success in childhood. If a child can read at grade level by 3rd grade, she will continue to read at grade level throughout her academic career. A child who succeeds in school will remain there, earning a chance at a better job and a better life in the years ahead. A child who lacks early exposure to reading often suffers from low self-esteem, struggles academically, and is at higher risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and delinquency. Succeeding begins with reading.
Page Ahead was founded in 1990 as "Books for Kids" by individuals from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce's "Leadership Tomorrow" program. This team of volunteers developed the concept and raised money to hire a coordinator to operate the program. Books for Kids established its own office in October, 1994. The name was changed to Page Ahead in 2001.
Since 1990 Page Ahead has placed over 2.8 million new books into the hands of 850,000 at-risk children through collaborations with schools, social service agencies, preschools, and early childhood centers across Washington State.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1130 NW 85th StreetSeattle, WA 98117
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Monthly throughout the school year
- Takes place during school hours between 9A - 2P.