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Volunteer Reader SMART (Start Making A Reader Today
ORGANIZATION: SMART Reading
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5 people are interested
olunteer with SMART and Help Children Discover the Joy of Reading! SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) is an early literacy nonprofit that envisions an Oregon in which every child can read and is empowered to succeed. We engage community volunteers to help PreK-3rd grade children become confident readers by providing one-on-one literacy support, valuable adult mentorship, and books to take home and keep. We need volunteers for our programs in Albany, Lebanon, Halsey, Lacomb, Corvallis, and Philomath. Volunteer to read for one hour per week from mid-October through mid-May. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, call 541-753-0822 or email cclark@getsmartoregon.org Go to www.getsmartoregon.org for complete position description. APPLY NOW!
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About SMART Reading
Location:
101 SW MARKET ST, PORTLAND, OR 97201, US
Mission Statement
Our vision is an Oregon where all children can realize their full potential through reading. We provide a meaningful way for the community to support kids through shared reading time and access to books. Our mission is to spark joy and opportunity through the magic of a shared book.
Description
The intention of SMART Reading is to positively impact literacy outcomes by providing early reading support, access to books, and community engagement in an equitable and inclusive environment for everyone involved.
The program concept is simple: pair an adult volunteer with children for shared reading sessions and provide children with books to keep. Volunteers model the joy of reading while supporting the child’s efforts to read independently.
SMART Reading offers two main delivery models to accommodate different educational needs and environments: One-to-One SMART, which pairs a student and a volunteer to read together, and Classroom SMART, which brings in a special guest volunteer to read to the entire classroom on a regular basis.
In July 2022, the Children’s Book Bank merged with SMART Reading.The Children’s Book Bank at SMART Reading is located in Northeast Portland. We accept new and gently used book donations from the community, then organize volunteers to sort, clean, and distribute books. In addition, we purchase supplemental books with diverse representation to better meet the needs of the children and families we serve.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 SE ColumbusAlbany, OR 97322
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- One hour per week