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14 people are interested
Share the Joy of Reading with a Child
ORGANIZATION: Pajama Program
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14 people are interested
READING BUDDY PLUS brings a small number of classes from elementary schools to our Reading Center every other week over the course of a school year (October-June). Each child is matched with a volunteer who meets with them each visit to share stories, creating a more enduring bond than is possible in the Reading Parties. The continuity of RBP offers a child the opportunity to not only improve their reading skills and open up their imagination, but more importantly it gives them the chance to deepen the bonds and their sense of trust with one person. As their friendships with the children evolve, volunteers can better help the children in this program to see their world in a more positive light. And, in talking about the stories the share, the children can learn to use their imaginations to make a difference in their own lives.
http://pajamaprogram.org/
Requirements and Commitments:
ALL volunteers must pass a background check and fill out a volunteer application to be able to participate in Reading Buddy Plus. All personal information will be kept confidential.
This program runs every other Monday & Tuesday from 11 A.M. - 12 P.M. from October-June. Spots are available for both the Monday and the Tuesday session. Volunteers MUST commit to the ENTIRE school year. If interested, please email Chrissie Martinez at chrissie@pajamaprogram.org to receive further information.
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About Pajama Program
Location:
114 East 39th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10016, US
Mission Statement
Pajama Program is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports a comforting bedtime routine and healthy sleep for children to help them thrive. We provide new pajamas and storybooks, sleep health education, and caring connections to ensure that children facing adversity--including low family income, housing insecurity, and family instability--have the tools they need for better bedtimes. Since 2001, Pajama Program has delivered over 7.5 million Good Nights for Good Days. Pajama Program provides information, materials, and support to children and their caregivers through a national network of volunteers and partnerships with 4,000 community-based organizations across the United States, including Puerto Rico. Pajama Program also provides local programming in New York City, Atlanta, and metro-Detroit.
Description
Pajama Program is an incredible outlet for people with time and passion to make a positive impact on the lives of the children we serve.
We invite volunteers (18 or older) from a range of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. The caring and compassionate volunteers at our New York City and Atlanta Centers model a key part of a comforting bedtime routine by sharing their favorite bedtime stories with children during Storytime Plus sessions. We aim to have a 3:1 volunteer to child ratio at every Storytime Plus session. During the session, the children receive a snack, a new book of their choice, and a new pair of pajamas. The age range of the children is from 4-12 years old. Sessions last about an hour and run throughout the year.
How to Apply:
- Visit https://pajamaprogram.org/volunteer/ to begin the application process.
- Volunteers interested in working with children must be at least 18 years old and are required to complete a background check through our system. Active volunteers must pass a background check every 3 years.
- The background check requires a $6.95 fee. If you are unable to cover this charge, you may contact volunteers@pajamaprogram.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
114 East 39th StreetGround FloorNew York, NY 10016
DATE POSTED
September 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- one hour every other week from October-June
- volunteer application and background check