Do you love reading? Become a Summer Reading Buddy!
ORGANIZATION: Readers 2 Leaders
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Reading Buddies are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week. As a Reading Buddy, you will help a child develop their comprehension skills through reading high-quality literature to them. Above all, you will be a positive role model who encourages them and makes reading fun!
Summer Reading Buddies are asked to attend at least 6 sessions during our 6 week summer camp program. While we prefer the same session every week, you can choose any 6 sessions that work for you.
When: June 16th - July 23rd, Monday-Wednesday.Morning session (9:10-11:00am) or Afternoon session (1:15-3:05pm)
Where: Readers 2 Leaders Learning Center (Booktown): 2800 N Hampton Rd, Suite 120, 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.
SIGN UP HERE: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/d2glvnd6rh1g6q
Questions: If you have any questions please contact us via email, volunteer@readers2leaders.org, or at the R2L office (214) 905-0095.
4 Shifts
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Mon Jul 14, 2025
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09:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
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Spots available: 10+
Morning session
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Mon Jul 14, 2025
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01:15 PM to 03:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 10+
Afternoon session
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Mon Jul 21, 2025
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09:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
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Spots available: 10+
Morning session
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Mon Jul 21, 2025
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01:15 PM to 03:00 PM CST
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Spots available: 10+
Afternoon session
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About Readers 2 Leaders
Location:
2800 N Hampton Rd. Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75212, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Readers 2 Leaders is to equip students for success through the power of reading.
Description
Readers 2 Leaders (R2L) is a local non-profit organization serving the West Dallas area with the mission to equip students for success through the power of reading. R2L is currently serving almost 800 students in our reading intervention programs for students that need additional reading support to reach grade level. We provide In-School, After-School, and Summer Programs.
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. As a Reading Buddy you will help a child develop their comprehension reading skills through an engaging and interactive read aloud. Above all, you will be a positive role model that encourages them and makes reading fun!
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Mon Jun 16, 2025 - Wed Jul 23, 2025
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 4 shifts
WHERE
2800 North Hampton RoadSuite 120Dallas, TX 75212
(32.77737 ,-96.85551 )
DATE POSTED
June 16, 2025
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- We ask all Summer Reading Buddies volunteers to commit to attending at least 6 sessions during the 6 weeks of Summer Camp
- Minimum age of volunteers is having completed at least a year of high school. Need to attend a training session the week before summer camp.