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22 people are interested
Seeking Volunteer Readers in SW Detroit
ORGANIZATION: Read to a Child
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22 people are interested
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLITERACY IN DETROIT SCHOOLS
Read to a Child Detroit is seeking volunteer readers for its Lunchtime Reading Program at SW Detroit Community School Tuesday, Wednesday's and/or Thursday's. Mentors attend one on one reading sessions with their student once per week from now until late May. The program is flexible and convenient for both the busy professional, student or retiree who want to give back to the community in a meaningful way as the program only requires 30 minutes of your time once per week. To allow for further flexibility, mentors also have the ability to partner with a colleague to support one student, alternating each week for a total of 12-15 sessions per person each school year. Our volunteer mentors are well supported by a dedicated school coordinator and receive background checks and training before being paired with students.
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About Read to a Child
Location:
20 WILLIAM ST STE G25, WELLESLEY, MA 02481, US
Mission Statement
Read to a Child’s mission is to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills and support socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child’s vision is that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond through inspirational mentoring and read-aloud experiences.
Description
What is the Read Aloud Mentoring Program?
In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom or Google Meets.
The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4001 29th StDetroit, MI 48210
DATE POSTED
February 17, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 30 minutes once per week through May
- application