Become a Reading Buddy in our After-School Program

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WHY WE NEED YOU: Currently in Dallas County, only 40% of 3rd graders read at grade level. A student who cannot read on grade level by the 3rd grade is 6 times less likely to graduate by the age of 19 than a child who read proficiently by that same time. Readers 2 Leaders needs your help to increase the number of students reading at our above grade level by working one-on-one with struggling readers.

What is Readers 2 Leaders: Readers 2 Leaders (R2L) is a local non-profit organization serving the West Dallas area with the mission to develop and grow the reading skills of underserved Dallas children (ages 3-12) so that they succeed in school and graduate prepared to live productive lives. R2L is currently serving over 400 students per year with our Team Read Programs. Team Read is a reading intervention program for students that need additional reading support to reach grade level. We have In-School, After-School, and Summer Programs.

What will I do as a volunteer: 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 (or more as the volunteer is able). As a Reading Buddy, you will help a child develop their reading skills through phonics practice, leveled-texts, and reading high-quality literature with them. Above all, you will be a positive role model that in encouraging and makes reading fun!

When and where can I volunteer: We have several Buddy Reading openings still available in our After-School Programs.

After-School Program: Monday - Thursday 3:45-5:30pm

Program Sites:

Readers 2 Leaders Literacy Center (Booktown): 2223 Singleton Blvd, Suite 140, Dallas, TX 75212

Uplift Heights Primary: 2202 Calypso St., 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 and to complete the application process and training. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS6pXwFiBypMX2MDYqrakeRKcJzKU1HRW8tgA042zrexf7Rg/viewform
At this point in the semester, we are beginning to wrap things up with our school year and the established volunteers. Please consider joining us for our Summer Camp - more information will be available in the early part of May.

Interested in volunteering in the In-School, After-School Program or our Summer Camp in the 2018-2019 year? please contact us via email, volunteer@readers2leaders.org.