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Help us grow students' reading skills! Become a morning Summer Reading Buddy!
ORGANIZATION: Readers 2 Leaders
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43 people are interested
Reading Buddies are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week. As a Reading Buddy, you will help a child develop their comprehension skills through reading high-quality literature to them. Above all, you will be a positive role model who encourages them and makes reading fun!
Summer Reading Buddies are asked to attend at least 6 sessions during our 6 week summer camp program. While we prefer the same session every week, you can choose any 6 sessions that work for you.
When: June 16th - July 23rd, Monday-Wednesday.Morning session (9:10-11:00am) or Afternoon session (1:15-3:05pm)
Where: Readers 2 Leaders Learning Center (Booktown): 2800 N Hampton Rd, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75212
How To Get Started: Once you know what day(s) and times work best for you, please visit the following link to submit your contact information and availability. We will be in contact with you regarding scheduling.
Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/d2glvnd6rh1g6q
Questions: If you have any questions please contact us via email, volunteer@readers2leaders.org, or at the R2L office (214) 905-0095.
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About Readers 2 Leaders
Location:
2800 N Hampton Rd. Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75212, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Readers 2 Leaders is to equip students for success through the power of reading.
Description
Readers 2 Leaders (R2L) is a local non-profit organization serving the West Dallas area with the mission to equip students for success through the power of reading. R2L is currently serving almost 800 students in our reading intervention programs for students that need additional reading support to reach grade level. We provide In-School, After-School, and Summer Programs.
Reading Buddies (volunteers) are a key part of our programs and provide the essential one-on-one reading assistance to a student once a week. As a Reading Buddy you will help a child develop their comprehension reading skills through an engaging and interactive read aloud. Above all, you will be a positive role model that encourages them and makes reading fun!
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Mon Jun 23, 2025 - Wed Jul 23, 2025
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WHERE
2800 N Hampton RdSuite 120Dallas, TX 75212
(32.77737 ,-96.85551 )
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2025
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Reading / Writing
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- We ask all Summer Reading Buddies volunteers to commit to attending at least 6 sessions during the 6 weeks of Summer Camp
- Volunteers must have completed one year of High School to be a Reading Buddy.