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4 people are interested
Reading Coach Volunteers needed at the Whelan School in Revere
ORGANIZATION: Literations
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4 people are interested
Generations Incorporated is looking for older adult volunteers to serve as literacy coaches at the Whelan Elementary School in Revere. Volunteers work one-on-one with students (K-3rd grade) or work with small groups of students in a classroom. No previous experience teaching is required, just a desire to help children become better readers!
Our volunteers attend a 6-hour initial training, are supported by a Site Team Leader at their service location, and are provided monthly professional development meetings for ongoing support. Volunteers are placed in a classroom or work one-on-one with a student twice per week. Volunteers develop a relationship with their students, see meaningful improvement in reading skills, and serve as a mentor.
Volunteers commit to serving for five hours per week (two days for 2.5 hours each day) for the full school year. (Some opportunities for stipends are available for individuals who volunteer 10 hours per week.)
Opportunities at the Whelan Elementary School are available during the school day (primarily mornings between 8:30 am - 11:30 am).
More opportunities with Literations
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Literations
Location:
One Federal Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
Literations drives educational equity through experienced community volunteers empowering young readers for lifelong learning.
Description
Literations is a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated to improving the reading proficiency of young students in 1st through 4th grade in under-resourced communities using a proven literacy model and trained volunteer coaches.
Nearly 70% of students who live in our communities are not reading at grade level when they enter the fourth grade. Literations is squarely positioned to address the urgent need for individualized support given the growing opportunity gaps for young students.
Our Unique Model
- Our exclusive focus on students in 1st-4th grade results from the growing body of research that indicates this is the juncture that has the most impact on a child’s lifelong success.
- Providing more time to practice reading skills with trained volunteer coaches using a structured curriculum provides students with the skills and confidence to succeed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
107 Newhall StreetRevere, MA 02151
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Tutoring
- Child Welfare
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 35
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of 5 hours per week (two mornings)
- Commit to serve for the remainder of the school year (early June 2019)