Love kids & books? Be a SMART Reading Volunteer!
SMART Reading (South Deschutes County, OR) | http://www.SMARTReading.org
SMART Reading is looking for volunteer Readers and substitute Readers to spend one hour a week reading one-on-one with children in La Pine and Gilchrist. SMART pairs adult volunteers with PreK through third-grade students for fun, child-guided reading sessions and books to keep. The goal of each reading session is to have fun with books and help kids foster a love of reading. Joining SMART as a volunteer is a great way to get involved in your local school community!
You’ll have the opportunity from October through May to:
Most programs operate during the school day; SMART Reading days and times vary depending on the individual site.
Join us! Apply to volunteer at smartreading.org/volunteer or call 541-797-7726 for more information.
101 SW Market St, Portland, OR 97201, US
SMART Reading is a children’s literacy nonprofit that serves kids in Oregon’s highest need schools with two ingredients critical for literacy and learning success: one-on-one reading time and access to books. We mobilize volunteers to read with PreK through third-grade children, building confidence, literacy skills and a love of reading. SMART Reading provides a meaningful way for Oregonians to make a direct impact in their communities.
SMART, Start Making A Reader Today, is a nationally recognized, community-funded nonprofit that partners with a statewide network of educators, volunteers and advocates to help Oregon's children become confident readers and productive citizens.
SMART engages a diverse set of community volunteers to provide program support as Site Coordinators, SMART Team Members, Program Aides, and Readers. SMART also offers opportunitites to those who wish to act as SMART Ambassadors or Chapter Members to heighten awareness and fundraising.
SMART partners with hundreds of schools statewide to deliver proven literacy support to K-3 children. Teachers recommend students for participation in the program, which complements the school's curriculum.
The program typically operates during the school year between October and May. Whether you can volunteer 1 hour a week, 1 hour a day, or once during the year. Your donation of time can help reverse the statistic that 38% of Oregon's 4th graders read below the basic level.
Multiple locations La Pine, OR 97739
August 13, 2024
