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25 people are interested
Would you like to help a child learn to love reading as much as you do?
ORGANIZATION: Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley
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25 people are interested
Do you love to read? Would you like to help children learn to love reading too? Book Buddies gives adult volunteers the opportunity to read one-on-one with Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade children on a weekly basis during the school day. Although lots of retired teachers volunteer for Book Buddies, you don’t need a degree in education to be a volunteer. You just need to love reading and working with kids.
Last year, 160 volunteers helped over 170 children improve their reading skills and confidence. According to their test scores, 93% of students in the program have improved their reading skills. Principals and teachers have enthusiastically asked our volunteers to return every year and have spread the word to other schools. We are currently recruiting volunteers for 13 schools throughout Orange and Dutchess County including Newburgh, New Windsor, Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Fishkill, Wappingers, and Arlington.
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About Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley
Location:
504 Haight Avenue, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603, US
Mission Statement
Literacy Connections is dedicated to developing and offering programs and services to support a literate society. We recruit and train volunteers to provide no-cost student-centered tutoring primarily for adults, and we offer programs and services for children and families that promote independence and enrichment through literacy.
Description
Literacy Connections envisions a society in which all people can read, write, and reach their potential.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
747 Old Route 9NWappingers Falls, NY 12590
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour / week during school year