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32 people are interested
Be a mentor this school year and read with a child thru Everybody Wins! Iowa
ORGANIZATION: Everybody Wins! Iowa
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32 people are interested
Everbody Wins! Iowa is seeking volunteer mentors to read with students in our school year programs held September to December and January to May. Mentors meet with students at their school during the students lunch hour at various programs throughout Des Moines and surrounding areas. Programs take place primary during the week and day. We do have a limited number of programs that take place before and after-school as well as in the evening. The goal of our program is to build literacy, foster self-esteem and confidence through mentor relationships.
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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
901 Walnut StreetP.O. Box 691Des Moines, IA 50303
DATE POSTED
December 4, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One hour every week from September to May.