Reading Buddy: Helping Elementary Students Improve Reading Skills - Hampton-Dumont
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of North Central Iowa
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Reading Buddies is an elementary school literacy program that addresses the needs of developing readers. Volunteers age 55 and older help students with letter and sight word identification, pronunciation, as well as with fluency and comprehension skills. One-on-one attention from a volunteer helps increase the student’s reading skills and enjoyment of reading.
More opportunities with RSVP of North Central Iowa
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About RSVP of North Central Iowa
Location:
500 College Dr., Mason City, IA 50401, US
Mission Statement
Responding to community needs by providing meaningful, purposeful volunteer opportunities for people 55+.
Description
RSVP, or Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, is part of a national network of programs called Senior Corps with the Corporation for National & Community Service. Locally, RSVP of North Central Iowa is sponsored by North Iowa Area Community College. RSVP recruits adults 55 and older to use their skills, talents, and life experience to help meet community needs through volunteer service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
South Side & North Side ElementaryHampton, IA 50441
DATE POSTED
December 14, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- one hour per week during school year