- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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20 people are interested
What are you reading this summer? Join us this summer and read with a child!
ORGANIZATION: Everybody Wins! Iowa
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
20 people are interested
Volunteers are matched one-on-one with an elementary student. One day a week volunteers will meet with their student, to talk, read aloud, and enjoy books this summer. Volunteers commit to doing this on the same day and at the same time each week for about 8 weeks.
To fill out a volunteer application visit: www.everybodywinsiowa.org and click on the "Volunteer" tab and then click on the "Click Here to Volunteer" button to apply online.
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About Everybody Wins! Iowa
Location:
901 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 691, Des Moines, IA 50303, US
Mission Statement
EVERYBODY WINS! is a literacy and mentoring organization dedicated to increasing children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with CARING VOLUNTEERS.
Description
What is Everybody Wins! Iowa?
Everybody Wins! Iowa, an affiliate of the national Everybody Wins! organization, is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that began in Iowa in 2002. Everybody Wins! Iowa is a literacy and mentoring organization that is dedicated to increasing children's success in school through reading and mentoring experiences with caring volunteers.
How Does Everybody Win?
Students win by enjoying consistent and positive interactions with caring adults.
Volunteers win by enjoying meaningful and worthwhile experiences and the satisfaction of knowing they are making a positive impact on the future of a young child.
Schools win by seeing improvement in their students' literacy skills without assuming any administrative burden or cost.
Companies win by offering a simple, efficient way to enhance employee morale and from the positive effects of providing a valuable service to the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O.Box 691Des Moines, IA 50303
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- One hour per week for about 8 weeks this summer