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Can You Give One Hour a Week to Make a Difference for a Child?

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) is looking for volunteer Readers and substitute Readers to spend one hour a week reading one-on-one with children at a variety of schools across Central Oregon! Volunteers needed at:

Crook County
Crooked River Elementary
Ochoco Head Start
Prineville Head Start

Deschutes County
La Pine Elementary
Rosland Elementary
Tumalo Community School
Terrebonne Community School
Redmond Early Learning Center
Ponderosa Elementary
Jewell Elementary

Harney County
Slater Elementary

Jefferson County
Madras K-8 After School Program
Warm Springs K-8 After School Program

Klamath County
Gilchrist Elementary

SMART pairs adult volunteers with PreK through third-grade students for fun, child-guided reading sessions and books to keep. Joining SMART as a volunteer is a great way to get involved in our school community! Learn more at www.getSMARToregon.org or call 541-797-7726.

Helpful Qualities and Skills

• Advocate of children's literacy and dedication to community service
• Enjoyment and familiarity of children's literature
• Ability to enthusiastically read books aloud
• Ability to relate positively to young children
• Understanding of children's developmental stages
• Reliable

Training and Support

Readers are provided training in SMART program basics and read aloud strategies prior to starting their volunteer experience. A Site Coordinator is present during reading sessions to answer questions and assist.