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Read to homeless kids so they know that reading is FUN! (Bethesda)
ORGANIZATION: The Reading Connection
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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51 people are interested
The Reading Connection is looking for volunteers for our Read-Aloud program, reading to kids at a local homeless shelter once a month.
Volunteers are needed at Greentree Shelter in Bethesda on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm (plus 10 minutes on the front end and 5 on the back to set-up/clean-up). You'll be with a group of other volunteers who will work together to plan and conduct one Read-Aloud each month. The volunteer commitment is one evening a month for a year.
Volunteers must be 18 years old to participate.
Upcoming orientation dates can be found here: http://thereadingconnection.org/event-calendar and are held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at our office in Rosslyn.
Here are the steps that you will need to do to volunteer.
1) Fill out a volunteer application here: https://volunteer.thereadingconnection.org/applicants/new
2) Complete a background check (Costs $19 - we will send you information on this)
3) Attend an orientation session at our office in Rosslyn.
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About The Reading Connection
Location:
1501 Lee Highway, Suite 170, Arlington, VA 22209, US
Mission Statement
The Reading Connection improves the lives of at-risk kids and families in metro Washington, DC, by using the magic of books to inspire a passion to learn.
Description
The Reading Connection's programs start with the enjoyment kids and adults can have reading books aloud. That books can be fun may be a surprise to a kid who has never been read to outside of school and has no books of his own. The Reading Connection provides fun, reading experiences for at-risk kids and provides free books for kids to keep.
Volunteers also help with book mailing preparation, fundraising, special events, organizing book drives and website maintenance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6301 Greentree RoadBethesda, MD 20817
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2016
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- About 2 hours, once a month for a year