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Virtual Reading Mentors - Read with Kids Online!
ORGANIZATION: Mesa United Way
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
The 12 Books Virtual Reading Program helps disadvantaged elementary children who are struggling with reading by pairing them with volunteers who read with them online.
The literacy gap has widened during the COVID-19 pandemic and disproportionately affects students living in poverty. In the elementary schools in Mesa that have the highest percentage of low-income families, only between 4%-27% of 3rd graders are proficient in reading. Kids in poverty who are not proficient by the end of 3rd grade are 13x less likely to graduate high school than their proficient peers not living in poverty. This puts them at a higher risk of experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and a continued cycle of poverty as adults.
You can help! Volunteers read with elementary students one-on-one for 30 minutes twice per week using a digital library shared through Zoom. This provides individual support to students who need it the most, helping them read independently and supporting their comprehension just by reading with them! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to help out in their community and help break the cycle of poverty for kids in Mesa!
This program runs during the school year and the summer, and sessions are on weekdays between 2pm-4pm and 4:30pm-6pm. Summer sessions are more flexible and may include morning hours. Volunteers sign up for a time slot that works for them and are asked to commit to 12 weeks at a time.
We have 12-week sessions in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Please note: This is a virtual opportunity, but volunteers must live in Arizona.
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About Mesa United Way
Location:
137 East University, Mesa, AZ 85201, US
Mission Statement
Through our volunteer program we hope to connect individuals who desire to serve in the community with the opportunities that are available. HELENS HOPE CHEST helps foster children with their basic needs, giving children a similar experience of shopping in a consignment store. although the clothing is gently used, children in foster care are given the opportunity to select styles and colors they like. 16 individual rooms accommodate the basic needs of infants,toddlers,children, teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care. MESA VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER provides comprehensive support services to veterans and their families. The MVRC provides resources and referrals to assist in various areas including benefits claims, employment, mental health, and homelessness.
Description
Helens Hope Chest is opened Mon - Fri 8 -5 with the occasional Saturday. Our volunteers must respect the privacy of these delicate children.
We are looking for caring,reliable volunteers willing to commit to at least a year of service a minimum of 4 hours per week or more.
Mesa Veterans Resource Center is open Mon - Fri 8-4. We are looking for ongoing volunteers that can commit at least an hour a month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers commit to 1 hour per week (two separate 30-minute sessions) for a period of 12 weeks and can continue for as many 12-week periods as desired.
- Volunteers must live in AZ and have or obtain a fingerprint clearance card and/or be approved by Mesa Public Schools, which includes a background check and fingerprint clearance. Volunteers also attend a 2-hour training via Zoom or Webex.