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ORGANIZATION: Communities In Schools of Tacoma

Are you interested in working with young learners and fostering a love of books? Communities in Schools of Tacoma and READY! Set, Read- Tacoma! are looking for volunteer readers to read to and do activities with pre-school-aged children (3 to 5-year-olds) in the Tacoma School District. Our Story-times: -Typically last for about half an hour to an hour (max). -Are available at all thirty-five elementary schools in Tacoma, in addition to several local pre-schools, day-cares, and community centers, every day of the week and some weekends. -Benefit low-income families in the community by creating access to literacy opportunities. -Are a really fun and rewarding way to positively impact children’s lives!

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About Communities In Schools of Tacoma

Location:

3702 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404, US

Mission Statement

To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by providing the 5 Basics: A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; A healthy start and a healthy future; A safe place to learn and grow; A marketable skill to use upon graduation, and a chance to give back to peers and community.

Description

Communities In Schools is part of the 5th largest youth development organization in the country. We are the only ones proven to increase graduation rates AND decrease dropout rates.

We serve as the bridge between the student and the community, bringing in resources that help break down the barriers that students have to be successful in school.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

708 South G StreetTacoma, WA 98405

(47.25631,-122.4471)
 

DATE POSTED

December 19, 2014

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • General Education
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Exhibition Arts

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 hour/week
  • Must enjoy working with children!

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