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16 people are interested
Be a Reading Mentor with Read to a Child at Participating LAUSD Schools
ORGANIZATION: Read to a Child
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16 people are interested
Read to a Child combines the magic of reading aloud with the power of positive mentoring! We're looking for volunteers to join our Read Aloud Mentoring Program at the following LAUSD Partner Elementary Schools:
Leo Politi Elementary
Esperanza Elementary
10th Street Elementary
Vine Street Elementary
Come to the school once a week at our designated reading time and mentor the same student week to week to help a reluctant reader fall in love with reading! Our program also addresses the socio-emotional needs of students coming out of the pandemic who did not get 1:1 attention by having school shift so suddenly to remote/hybrid lessons.
Students fell behind dramatically during the pandemic, leaving teachers struggling to catch them up because the foundation of subjects like reading were missed during the pandemic. Now more than ever, students need the extra attention from a caring adult to help get them back on track.
Volunteers connect with their student over lunchtime by reading and asking engaging questions. We provide all training and support. Looking for kind, patient volunteers who love books and want to make a difference in a child's life!!
4 Shifts
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11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Reading Session at 10th Street Elementary School
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11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Reading Session at Esperanza Elementary School
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11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Reading Session at Leo Politi Elementary School
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11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Reading Session at Vine Street Elementary School
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Read to a Child
Location:
20 WILLIAM ST STE G25, WELLESLEY, MA 02481, US
Mission Statement
Read to a Child’s mission is to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills and support socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child’s vision is that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond through inspirational mentoring and read-aloud experiences.
Description
What is the Read Aloud Mentoring Program?
In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom or Google Meets.
The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Los Angeles, CA 90006
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Sessions run between 30-35 minutes weekly
- Required commitment for the school year as you will be matched with a student to build a 1:1 connection. You'll also go through our onboarding process to get approved as a LAUSD volunteer which requires fingerprinting (paid for by the district).